Construction Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Full benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting client in SE Houston is seeking Construction Engineers to lead field construction activities on downstream and mid-stream industrial projects in Southeast Houston (Pasadena). Some travel and site work will be involved.

You will develop execution plans, monitor budgets, coordinate design and construction teams, and report progress. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, with 1–3 years field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• 1–3 years of field construction experience on downstream and/or mid-stream industrial projects.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and credible presence.

Responsibilities

• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resource management, labor, materials and time required to complete the project.
• Supports construction activities and interface between engineering and construction teams.
• Assesses vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status.
• Monitors progress of the project and compares actual costs and progress with estimates and budgets.
• Works with design groups to submit RFIs, resolve issues and modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
• Coordinates the activities of the design and construction teams.
• Assists with Managing project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Completes and reports on weekly progress by verifying work completed and analyzing data
• Assists with monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop PEP (Project Execution Plan), DBM (Design Basis Memorandum), JDB (Job Data Book), FEP (Field Erection Plan), SOW (Scope of work), and Split Matrix.
• Works closely with the project team and client to resolve problems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Our client is an EPC company working on projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemicals and other industrial sectors. Fantastic opportunities exist for Construction Engineers to join the team in Southeast Houston (Pasadena). Some travel and some working away at project sites will be involved.

On offer is a competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, full benefits and per diem where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resource management, labor, materials and time required to complete the project.
• Supports construction activities and interface between engineering and construction teams.
• Assesses vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status.
• Monitors progress of the project and compares actual costs and progress with estimates and budgets.
• Works with design groups to submit RFIs, resolve issues and modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
• Coordinates the activities of the design and construction teams.
• Assists with Managing project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Completes and reports on weekly progress by verifying work completed and analyzing data
• Assists with monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Develop PEP (Project Execution Plan), DBM (Design Basis Memorandum), JDB (Job Data Book), FEP (Field Erection Plan), SOW (Scope of work), and Split Matrix.
• Works closely with the project team and client to resolve problems.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Ideally 1-3 years of field construction experience, preferably on downstream and/or mid-stream industrial projects. Industrial construction experience is essential (residential or commercial experience alone will not be considered)
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence.