Project Engineer- Civil and Heavy Highway Construction

Overview

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to market segments including highway and bridge construction, mining, and rail. Ames is an employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader.

With core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we help make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top-65 general contractor.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities to support project schedules and budgets.
• Design, review, and implement temporary works and construction means and methods with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Inspect installed work, equipment, and materials; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Provide on-site direction and technical support to foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and prepare accurate daily reports, quantities, and documentation.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure work complies with contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements and approved submittals.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper use of PPE on the job site.
• Support project cost tracking, schedule updates, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Assist with communication between the field, project management, owners, and inspectors.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role in heavy civil or highway construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, equipment, and materials used in civil infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and job-site safety practices.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work extended hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, as required to meet project schedules.

• This project is located in Columbus, Ohio. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
• Travel between job sites may be required depending on project location.
• Work is primarily performed on active construction job sites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust.
• Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting in a construction environment.
• Frequent interaction with heavy equipment, moving machinery, traffic, and construction hazards; strict adherence to safety protocols is required.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all job sites.

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, retirement benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required.

Ames Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.