Construction Project Engineer

Lithko Contracting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithko Contracting is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to learn concrete construction on the job site under a dedicated manager and mentors. You will gain knowledge as you advance toward your next role, with an integration program that supports rapid growth.

Travel to multiple Lithko locations is possible, including San Antonio, TX, and other sites. The role emphasizes a drive to excel, action-oriented work, collaboration, and readiness to seize growth opportunities within Lithko’s

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in concrete construction with mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Duties evolve with skills; hands-on learning on job sites.
• Strong drive to excel and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and schedule with guidance from managers.
• Develop plans to execute work objectives and track progress.
• Manage safety, quality, and execution of work objectives.
• Learn through hands-on performance with project teams.
• Assist in various field tasks including estimating, formwork, inspections, and production tracking.

Skills

Drive to excel

Collaborative

Action-oriented

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Job description

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.
We apply our expertise across industries from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $2 billion in revenue.
With a nationwide presence of over 27 locations and more than 6,500 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.
As a Project Engineer at Lithko, you will learn the fundamentals of concrete construction on the job site. Your dedicated manager and mentors are invested in your success as you build your knowledge and skills and work towards your next role. Our integration (training) program empowers you to make an impact and quickly advance your career at Lithko. On average, PEs are promoted within 1 year of starting at Lithko.

• Actively utilize your resources, including managers and mentors, to understand the project scope and schedule and the plans for safety and quality.
• Impact the project by developing plans to execute work objectives, track your progress, and replan based on feedback and performance.
• Manage the daily safety, quality, and execution of your work objectives.
• Learn through hands-on performance with our teams through the daily preparation plan and the project execution process.
• Your specific duties will evolve as your skills and interests develop. Throughout your integration, you may be responsible for: estimating, field engineering (line and grade), forming walls and columns, inspections, loadout, place/finish, prep & forming of structural slabs, production tracking, quantity take-offs, slab on grade prep, slab on metal deck prep, onsite-safety and more!
• We are looking for people with a drive to excel.
  While hands-on construction experience is a plus, this is an entry-level role in concrete construction! The most successful PE candidates are action-oriented, collaborative, and ready to take advantage of growth opportunities at Lithko.
  
• You’ll be joining a team that builds.
  Our job sites can have rough terrain and are operational during inclement weather (as long as it is safe). Your work hours may fluctuate based on the project activities. As an integral part of the team, you have a reliable method of getting to job sites daily and on time.
  
• We build impressive structures.
  You will likely perform labor at elevation, sometimes at heights multiple stories above ground level. While on the job site, you may need to lift at least 50 pounds.
  
• Safety is paramount.
  Your job offer will be contingent upon a successful drug test.
  

Lithko Life

• Early Career Talent is integral to Lithko's success as one of the nation's largest concrete contractors. That's why we have a team dedicated to hiring and developing Project Engineers as they build their careers in concrete construction. Your Campus Talent Specialist will guide you through the interview process and your integration.
• Through our proven integration (training) program, our PEs advance their careers quickly and most are promoted within a year of joining the team.
• PEs are eligible for salaried coworker benefits, including paid vacation, retirement contribution matching, disability insurance, annual reward share, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Project Engineer positions are typically available in all our locations, including:

Atlanta, GA; Allentown, PA; Austin, TX; Bowie, MD; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Rogers, AR; Greenville, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, KS; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, OK

• Travel opportunities are available, providing exposure to diverse project types, teams, and locations across Lithko's nationwide footprint.

Qualifications

• You must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
• You will complete a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field before your start date, or have equivalent work or military experience.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.

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