Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Kansas City is seeking an entry-level engineer to assist in managing construction projects under a project manager. You will coordinate with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors and help track costs and schedules.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering or construction management, can read blueprints and specifications, and communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or construction management is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction projects under a project manager or superintendent.
• Coordinate work with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Track costs, schedules, and budgets; review drawings and change orders; ensure quality and contract compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints/specs

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Engineering calculation tools

Job description

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Whiting-Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, the entry-level engineer's major duties include:

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
• 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 company boilerplate language to document 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.
• Reviewing each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:

• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
• General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.

Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:

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