Project Engineer - Cleveland

Project Engineer (PE)

Higley Construction is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to gain exposure to multiple career paths within the firm through departmental rotations in both the office and the field over a 3–5 year period. Through rotations in operations, safety, project controls, estimating, and business development, the PE develops a strong understanding of core company processes, procedures, and systems to help identify a career path best aligned with their skills and interests.

The PE reports to various departmental and project leaders throughout these rotations and may transition between office and field assignments depending on project needs. The PE provides exceptional customer service to colleagues in the office and field, as well as to owners, owner's representatives, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace.
• Understands how to read construction drawings and documents and understand general industry terminology.
• Demonstrates a commitment to problem solving, process improvement, and a willingness to contribute to initiatives that may go beyond the scope of his or her position.
• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships.
• Manages all project engineering duties including managing RFI's, Submittals, drawing coordination, writing meeting min. and project correspondence.
• Plays an active role in maintaining a safe and secure job site.
• Assists the PM with change management.
• Assists the superintendent with field coordination and subcontractor management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a project leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software's.
• Problem solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years in engineering, construction management, or a related field is a benefit.
• A positive if the candidate holds engineering certifications, such as an EIT.
• Has completed co-op work rotations or similar experience.

Why Higley Construction?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Employee-Owned
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Contributions/Match
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Years of Service Awards
• $1,500 Referral Bonus
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
• Casual Friday Policy
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Apparel Allowance
• Enterprise/National Rental Benefits

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Cleveland, OH this ranges from $64,480 - $75,400 plus benefits and retirement program.

Drug and Alcohol Screening Requirement

As part of your employment with Higley Construction, an initial pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. This is followed by company-wide annual and random drug and alcohol testing for all employees for the duration of your employment. Higley Construction prohibits employees from being under the influence of substances such as drugs or alcohol during work hours. Higley Construction is dedicated to the Safety of all individuals in our offices and our job sites.

Job Requirements

The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Responsibilities include climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, driving motor vehicles, and walking on roofs or other surfaces commonly found in a construction site environment.

Physical

Activities:

This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It also may require climbing ladders and scaffolding, riding in mobile elevated work platforms at heights of up to 80 feet, and entering and working in confined or tight spaces. The position requires lifting or adjusting objects, including weights ranging from 30 to 50 pounds without difficulty, as well as performing repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, or fingers.

Use of hands and arms to handle tools,…