Junior Construction Engineer: Kickstart Your Project Impact

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Denver, CO is seeking an entry-level engineer to support project management on construction sites. Reporting to a project manager or superintendent, you will help coordinate owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors to keep work moving.

This role covers budgeting assistance, resolving design issues, documenting changes, reviewing drawings and schedules, and ensuring compliance with codes and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• 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 boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.

Skills

Engineering principles

Verbal written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Denver, CO is seeking an entry-level engineer to support project management on construction sites. Reporting to a project manager or superintendent, you will help coordinate owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors to keep work moving.

This role covers budgeting assistance, resolving design issues, documenting changes, reviewing drawings and schedules, and ensuring compliance with codes and quality standards.