Entry Level Engineer Reno, NV

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm based in Reno, Nevada, is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer to assist in managing various construction projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with project stakeholders, managing budgets, resolving design and field issues, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will engage in contract documentation, track project milestones, and maintain a safe work environment. This position provides a full introduction to construction project management within a supportive team setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives and subcontractors.
• Managing estimating and bidding processes.
• Resolving design issues and field issues.
• Writing contracts and purchase orders.
• Participating in project meetings and ensuring quality standards.
• Implementing project schedules and documenting project phases.

Job description

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.