Construction Engineer

United Infrastructure; Charlotte (NC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k with 100% Matching Contributions

Training and Certification Assistance

Job summary

A leading transportation construction company in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Construction Engineer. The role involves overseeing on-site construction engineering activities, preparing project budgets, and managing subcontractor communications. Candidates must have a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with a minimum of 5 years experience in heavy/highway construction. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and 401k matching, are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Must be familiar with grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction and retaining walls.
• Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor pay estimates prior to management's approval.
• Supervise cost report management and lead regular review meetings.
• Identify issues early and work to develop solutions.

Skills

Heavy/Highway experience

Civil Engineering knowledge

Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

JDEdwards

Excel

Word

Job description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

We are currently looking for a Construction Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina!

The Construction Engineer is responsible for all routine on-site project administration, scheduling and engineering. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with subcontractors. Prepares monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Prepares, coordinates and updates job budgets, change orders and cost reports for Manager’s review and approval.

Responsibilities:

• Review pay subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval
• Review the owner’s pay estimate prior to management’s approval
• Supervise cost report management and lead regular review meetings
• Supervise project CPM management and lead regular review meetings
• Identify issues early and work to develop solutions
• Prepare all required information for presentation at project reviews

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Must have prior Heavy/Highway experience on projects over $20 Million
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction
• Familiar with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes
• JDEdwards experience is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Company Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.