Entry-Level Construction Engineer: Fieldwork & Coordination

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer in Newark, NJ to support construction projects from project managers and superintendents. You will coordinate with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors, and help manage budgets, schedules and quality control.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, tracking milestones, handling change orders, drafting contracts and purchase orders, and providing field support to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• 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 using boilerplate language.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

SureTrak

Primavera

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer in Newark, NJ to support construction projects from project managers and superintendents. You will coordinate with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors, and help manage budgets, schedules and quality control.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, tracking milestones, handling change orders, drafting contracts and purchase orders, and providing field support to ensure