Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer I

Job Location s: US-MO-New Florence | US-MO-St. Louis

The Construction Engineer supports the project team by processing, maintaining, and updating logs, instructions, and submittals necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified by customer goals and needs. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to offices for training, meetings, etc.

• Ensures contract document logs are maintained and updated as needed
• Accurately processes and distributes submittals and RFIs
• Maintains material inventory logs for self-perform scopes
• Utilizes construction management platforms to support field reporting, labor tracking, and equipment logs
• Participates in and writes notes, instructions, or minutes from meetings that clearly communicate discussion agreements, decisions, and actions
• Seeks to understand customer goals and needs by proactively and consistently looking for ways to support them
• Ensures planned deadlines are met
• Develops industry relationships and expands professional networks that have potential to generate opportunities for Next 150
• Assists in coordinating the field execution of self-perform work, supporting craft labor operations, material logistics, equipment deployment, and field productivity tracking to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery

Key Competencies

• Communicate Effectively – Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.
• Act Inclusively – Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation.
• Solve Problems – Identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability – Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results – Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation – Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Construction Management or similar field
• 0-1 years with a large trade contractor, construction management, or general contractor organization
• OSHA 10‑hour certified required; OSHA 30‑hour preferred
• Estimating experience and union experience is preferred but not required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Continually seek to understand customer goals and needs while acting with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Proficient in Microsoft programs. Some knowledge of commercial/institutional construction project
• Knowledge of construction management software

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.