Junior Construction Engineer: Drive Project Impact

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Chesapeake, VA is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage construction projects, reporting to a project manager and/or superintendent.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, engineers; assisting in estimating and bidding; resolving design and field issues; drafting contracts and POs; attending meetings; ensuring quality and safety; supporting scheduling; documenting project details.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• Support estimating and bidding processes and track costs to manage project budget.
• Resolve and clarify design issues.
• Identify and resolve field issues and change orders.
• Write contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language documenting all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and specs.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implement project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
• Document the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
• Review each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
• Provide field support to construction superintendents to ensure contract compliance, quality control and site maintenance.
• Track project phase completion against milestones.
• Set expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Document each phase of the project.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Chesapeake, VA is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage construction projects, reporting to a project manager and/or superintendent.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, engineers; assisting in estimating and bidding; resolving design and field issues; drafting contracts and POs; attending meetings; ensuring quality and safety; supporting scheduling; documenting project details.