Paving Construction Project Engineer - Hampton Roads

Branscome; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Branscome seeks a skilled Construction Project Engineer in Hampton Roads to manage paving projects ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. The role entails coordinating project documentation, assisting in planning activities, and maintaining communication with VDOT and contractors. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Offered benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in VDOT specifications.
• Knowledge in construction practices.
• Valid driver's license with a positive driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist management to ensure paving projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Control and manage project documentation and pay records.
• Assist project superintendent with planning and scheduling activities.
• Prepare updates of construction activities and manpower/equipment analysis.
• Maintain a daily record of significant project facts.
• Communicate with VDOT and contractors.
• Notify management of personnel issues or injuries.
• Attend and document weekly schedule and coordination meetings.
• Report job progress and problems to project manager.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer

Location: Hampton Roads

Division: Paving

Reports to: Project Manager

Major Role and Purpose

• Assist management to ensure that paving projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Description of Duties

• Control and management of project documentation and pay records for assigned projects.
• Assist the project superintendent and project manager with planning and scheduling activities.
• Prepare scheduled and necessary updates of construction activities and analysis of manpower and equipment required.
• Maintain a daily record of all significant project facts, events, and conditions.
• Review cost and schedules with the project management team.
• Communicate with VDOT and other contractors.
• Indirectly responsible for crews related to projects, notifying management of any personnel issues or injuries.
• Constantly strive to improve leadership and management capability and performance, and to acquire additional knowledge, skills, and ability through study and personal development to qualify for positions of greater responsibility.
• Attend and document the weekly schedule and coordinating meetings and produce minutes of the meetings.
• Inform all supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes.
• Report regularly to project manager to keep him/her constantly informed of job progress, plans and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience / Qualifications

• Effective organizational, management and writing skills.
• Knowledge in VDOT specifications.
• Knowledge in construction practices.
• Valid driver's license with a positive driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Job requires the following motions: driving, standing, sitting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing and lifting.
• Required to drive.

Benefits

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and/or on‑the‑job training. Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email [e-mail] for assistance. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.