Project Assistant - Civil

fesslerbowman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to support Project Teams in successfully completing construction projects. Your role includes overall project planning, scheduling, and reporting, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and have excellent communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Handle correspondences with customers or vendors professionally.
• Stay updated with regulations affecting permitting and safety.
• Assist in estimating extra work when necessary.
• Collaborate on job site safety inspections.
• Communicate the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager and Field Teams with job site visits.
• Maintain document control in Procore and other software.
• Track production quantities for projects.
• Manage bulletin revisions and communicate them.
• Assist with project startup and closeout processes.

Skills

Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Creative and results-oriented

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant discipline

Tools

Proficient in word processing

Spreadsheets

Scheduling software

Job description

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary

The Project Engineer will support Project Teams in the successful completion of construction projects, from the initial hand-off from Estimating through final completion and close-out. PEs are responsible for assisting with the overall project planning and scheduling, reporting, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable laws and regulations.

Five Key Roles of the Project Engineer

• Assisting and collaborating with the Project Manager and Field Teams through frequent job site visits to ensure job progress and participate in job meetings
• Maintain document control for all core tools in Procore and other internal/external software; including but not limited to RFI’s, submittals, drawings, and specs
• Tracking production quantities for projects and elevating concerns to Project Manager in an expedited manner
• Manage all aspects of bulletin revisions- uploading and communicating to the PM Team, review, comment, and address revisions and other document revisions timely
• Assist PM Team with project start up and close out processes

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle correspondences with customers or vendors in a professional manner
• Staying up to date with regulations that can affect the permitting and safety aspects of a project
• Collaborate on estimating extra work when necessary
• Collaborating with Safety and Project Management Teams to complete visual job site safety inspections
• Assist in department projects as needed
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals

Travel

Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required for this position. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.

Work Environment

As a Project Engineer, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employee must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.

Benefits

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer