Construction Project Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan +employ

PTO and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability

Employer-Paid long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Engineer to support the West Region with on-site leadership in Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.

The role requires extensive heavy highway construction experience and a track record on CDOT projects. You will oversee on-site construction, serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge, and coordinate with the Resident Engineer, clients, and Volkert management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of heavy highway construction experience.
• Experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Project, PMWeb, and email/internet usage.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering License in Colorado and related certifications.
• Willingness to relocate to project sites as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and have a valid driver’s license and MVR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction on heavy highway projects with daily on-site presence.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge and administer project paperwork.
• Support assignments across the Colorado Front Range, including temporary relocation when necessary.
• Report directly to the Resident Engineer or Client, as well as to the Volkert manager.

Skills

Heavy highway construction

CDOT projects

Reading construction plans

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

PMWeb

Email / Internet usage

Tools

PMWeb

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email / Internet usage

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Construction Project Engineer to support our West Regionlocated in Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, CO.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, ten years of heavy highway construction experience and experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee construction on heavy highway construction projects, with daily on-site presence


• Serve as the Engineer in Responsible Charge on assigned projects and administer all project paperwork


• Support project assignments located throughout the Colorado front range, including temporary relocation when necessary


• Report directly to the Resident Engineer or Client, as well as to the Volkert manager

What You Need To Have

• Minimum of ten years of heavy highway construction experience


• Experience on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) construction projects


• Proficiency in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications


• Familiarity with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PMWeb, and internet/email usage


• Ability to obtain the following certifications: Professional Engineering License in Colorado, Traffic Control Supervisor, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection, and Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor Training


• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and work flexible hours


• Ability to meet the requirements to drive a company vehicle


• Willingness to relocate to project locations temporarily, if necessary


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines


• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus Points If You Have

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or Engineering Intern (E.I.) status with the ability to obtain a P.E. license within 2 years

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Medical, Dental, & Vision


• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays


• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance


• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability


• Wellness incentives


• Student Debt Retirement Match


• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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