Bridge Project Engineer: Lead Scheduling, Safety & Growth

Zenith Tech, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with HRA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Training and professional development

Job summary

Walbec Group is hiring a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated jobs within the heavy highway sector in the Milwaukee area. Under the Area Manager, you will assist with bid prep, budgets, schedules, and cost reporting while ensuring project profitability.

You will engage with Construction Managers and subcontractors, manage safety plans, and lead meetings with owners as needed. A 1–5+ year track record and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry
• Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with job preparation and bidding documents
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction project
• Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3 week project schedules
• Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managers
• Oversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materials
• Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently
• Engage with owners by attending and/or leading meetings
• Identify quality control and CRI opportunities
• Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience

Job description

Walbec Group is hiring a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated jobs within the heavy highway sector in the Milwaukee area. Under the Area Manager, you will assist with bid prep, budgets, schedules, and cost reporting while ensuring project profitability.

You will engage with Construction Managers and subcontractors, manage safety plans, and lead meetings with owners as needed. A 1–5+ year track record and a valid driver’s license are required.