Project Engineer

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction and/or a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering degree.
• Operational Excellence: Proven ability to manage complex schedules, multitask under pressure, and prioritize tasks to keep projects on track. Must have previous heavy civil construction field-related experience in earthwork, grading, concrete structures, foundations, and underground utilities.
• Precision: Must have exceptional organizational skills, attention for detail with the ability to identify and resolve plan and specification related discrepancies.
• Leadership & Communication : An energetic and proactive communicator who possesses the ability to integrate amongst team members internally and externally and maintains a solution-oriented attitude. Time and priority management with self-motivation towards achieving successful project solutions.
• Mobility: Must possess a valid Driver's License for travel and site visits.
• Working Conditions
• Travel: This role requires regular travel to and from project sites. Candidates must be willing and able to commute as required within the County geographies based on assigned project location.
• Office Environment: extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reach

Benefits

Additional Information

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 many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to 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. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we 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. Position Summary The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the project team to the overall successful completion of a specific project. These responsibilities include a level of engagement and ownership in the areas of scheduling, financial forecasting, operational planning and execution, mitigating all risks and ultimate support of the field operations. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not currently available for this position. Essential Functions Contract management functions : Reviews design, contract and bid documents, bid analysis, reviews subcontracts and material contracts, permit processing Communication functions : Conducts regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity under the supervision of the Project Manager Financial Management functions : Oversees project budget, maintains budgets and makes changes accordingly, monitors performance and analysis of cost and budget, shares information collaboratively with operations team Operational Planning and Execution functions : Provides technical support to operations team, constructability reviews, offers technical information to the project team to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications, assists in pre-planning functions of the project Scheduling functions : Oversees construction progress and schedule, collaborates with operations, subcontractors, vendors and clients to ensure clarity of overall project progress Leadership functions : Delegates applicable tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience and capabilities Compliance functions : Assists with inspection and documentation of all work to assure compliance with plans, specifications and applicable regulations

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