Entry-Level Engineer

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

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks an Entry-Level Engineer to support a range of construction projects in Newark, DE. You will report to a Project Manager or Superintendent and assist with diverse project tasks from planning to field execution.

You will coordinate with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors, help manage budgets and schedules, and resolve design issues and field changes. Training on scheduling tools will be provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes.
• Understanding of general construction processes and site practices.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, SureTrak, Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and direct the work of trades.
• Manage estimating and bidding processes and track costs to manage the project budget.
• Resolve and clarify design issues.
• Identify and resolve field issues and change orders.
• Write contracts and purchase orders documenting work, schedules, costs, changes and specifications.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implement project schedules for each task and phase.
• Document technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
• Review each trade’s progress across project phases.
• Provide field support to superintendents to ensure contract compliance and site maintenance.
• Track phase completion against milestones.
• Set expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Document each phase of the project.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Construction processes

Microsoft Project

SureTrak

Primavera

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Please note:

• 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 Entry-Level Engineers are team members who 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 ofthe site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

Required Skills

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.

Required Experience

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.
• 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, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.