Entry-Level Construction Engineer: Field Coordination & Budgets

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects in Newport News, Virginia. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, you will support site activities and help ensure project success.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, assisting with budgets and schedules, identifying design issues, and maintaining quality and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.
• Resolving and clarifying design issues.
• Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
• Writing contracts and purchase orders documenting all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.
• Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
• Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects in Newport News, Virginia. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, you will support site activities and help ensure project success.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, assisting with budgets and schedules, identifying design issues, and maintaining quality and compliance on site.