Infrastructure Project Engineer — Heavy Civil

Ames Construction, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. in West Valley City, Utah, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our heavy civil team and help manage large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, and site development.

You will assist in planning, coordination, and execution, design temporary works with safety at the forefront, inspect workmanship, and provide on-site direction to foremen, crews, and subcontractors, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role in heavy civil or highway construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, equipment, and materials used in civil infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and job-site safety practices.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work extended hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, as required to meet project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities to support project schedules and budgets.
• Design, review, and implement temporary works and construction means and methods with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Inspect installed work, equipment, and materials; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Provide on-site direction and technical support to foremen, crews, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and prepare accurate daily reports, quantities, and documentation.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure work complies with contract documents, plans, and specifications.
• Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements and approved submittals.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper use of PPE on the job site.
• Support project cost tracking, schedule updates, and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Assist with communication between the field, project management, owners, and inspectors.

Skills

Construction knowledge

OSHA safety

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. in West Valley City, Utah, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our heavy civil team and help manage large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, utilities, and site development.

You will assist in planning, coordination, and execution, design temporary works with safety at the forefront, inspect workmanship, and provide on-site direction to foremen, crews, and subcontractors, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.