Heavy Civil Project Engineer with Scheduling & RFI Focus

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for its Heavy Civil Construction Division in Jacksonville, FL. The role interfaces with estimating, operations coordination and the project superintendent to deliver assigned tasks on commercial projects.

The candidate should have a BS in civil-related field and strong communication skills, with 1–2 years of project engineering experience preferred. Office in Jacksonville, FL supports onsite execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 1-2 years of experience as Project Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily performs duties in planning for commercial projects.
• Maintain and update schedules.
• Identify need for and write RFI’s.
• Prepare, review and process shop drawings.
• Maintain as-built drawings.
• Collect and assemble O&M materials.
• Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting.
• Material purchasing and expediting.
• Value engineering design and proposals.
• Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards.
• Coordinate facility startup activities.
• Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

P6 scheduling

Reading construction drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

P6 scheduling software

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for its Heavy Civil Construction Division in Jacksonville, FL. The role interfaces with estimating, operations coordination and the project superintendent to deliver assigned tasks on commercial projects.

The candidate should have a BS in civil-related field and strong communication skills, with 1–2 years of project engineering experience preferred. Office in Jacksonville, FL supports onsite execution.