Field Engineer - Civil Construction

Rice Lake West; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Flex spending account options

Job summary

A construction management firm seeks a Project Engineer to support projects along the Front Range in Colorado. This role includes various responsibilities in project management such as site oversight, documentation, scheduling, and assisting in contracts. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and experience in leadership roles on construction projects. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles on commercial construction projects.
• No work experience required if has relevant degree.
• Familiarity with construction means and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform support duties in project management and site oversight.
• Update logs and other project records as needed.
• Assist in writing purchase orders, sub-contracts, and RFIs.
• Attend meetings and assist in purchasing orders, sub‑contracts, and RFIs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Verbal Communication Skills

Organizational Methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Two-Year Technical Degree in Construction Technology

>3 years relevant trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Bluebeam

Scheduling Software

Estimating Software

Cloud Based Applications

Job description

Rice Lake West seeks a project engineer to support project along the Front Range. With ample opportunity for growth, the position is an integral part of the project team and can expect to perform support duties in all aspects of project management and site oversight. Duties include: takeoff, document control, scheduling, site planning, updating logs and other project records as needed, attending meetings, and assisting in writing purchase orders, sub‑contracts, and RFIs.

Education and Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field preferred.
• Two‑Year Technical Degree in Construction Technology or related field accepted.
• >3 years relevant trade experience performing in a leadership role on commercial construction projects also accepted.

Practical Knowledge

• Construction Means & Methods, Site Layout, Math and Complex Calculations, Critical Thinking as it applies to the breakdown and interpretation of Specifications and Plans, Scheduling, Materials Scheduling, Data Analysis, Organizational Methods, Writing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills.

Work Experience

• No work experience required for those with post‑secondary study resulting in Construction Management/Engineering degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant trade experience performing in a leadership capacity required for all others.

Computer Skills Applied

• Microsoft Office Products, Cloud Based Applications, Bluebeam, Scheduling Software, Estimating Software.

Successful Personality Traits

• Pro‑active, trustworthy, hardworking, loyal, and flexible industry savvy support person with the ability to adapt quickly to change using knowledge of the industry, an open mind, creativity, common sense, effective communication skills, above average EQ, and the art of winning respect.

Travel

Frequent day trips and light overnight travel expected.

Direct Reports

None

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, health insurance, medical and dependent care flex spending account options, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.

The culture at Rice Lake West focuses on safety, integrity, and quality. Employees are the company's greatest asset, and every effort is made to cultivate a good work‑life balance and family‑focused atmosphere.

As An Employee, You Can Expect

• Support from a company with over 30 years in business.
• Employees treated like family and hired for a career, not a job.
• A harmonious atmosphere with people who like to work and solve problems. The right people attract even better people!
• Competitive benefits.
• Work life balance.