Project Engineer

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support field activities and assist the Project Manager across multiple small projects or one larger project.

You’ll help manage cost, schedule, procurement plans, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with field teams. The role requires strong analytics, familiarity with construction software, and the ability to generate budgets, change orders, and monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years’ experience or 6 years in construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Generates and obtains approvals of monthly billing and earned values
• Develops and manages the project schedule on small or mid-sized projects
• Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports
• Alerts the Superintendent and Project Manager of project impact relating to resource management
• Generates and obtains approval of the initial budget and subsequent updates
• Generates estimates of change orders and interfaces with pre-construction on bids
• Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process
• Generates material quantity take-offs, scoping documents, and procurement support
• Generates requests for proposals and reviews quotations
• Prepares field purchase orders and Major Purchase Orders
• Gathers monthly financial reports and participates in reviews
• Works with the Project Manager to approve and code invoices
• Generates and obtains approval of technical records and as-built documents
• Coordinates with Superintendent and engineers for as-built records
• Manages work package closure, punch lists, and turnover
• Collects documentation to identify impact of contract changes
• Leads LEAN/SQP committee and identifies improvements
• Ensures subcontractors comply with subcontracts and issues notices
• Reviews reports for compliance with wage, workforce utilization, MBE/SBE participation

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera

Timberline

Vista

Job description

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Arlington, VA, US, 22201

Req ID: 8058
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings:1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

The Project Engineer supports field activities and spends a majority of time working with the Project Manager supporting project administration on multiple small projects, or one medium to large-size projects. Activities include managing the job transition process; and supporting the management of cost and schedule, constructability, technical evaluations, quality, safety, work planning, procurement, contract management, regulatory compliance, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Generates and obtains approvals of monthly billing and earned values
• Develops and manages the project schedule on small or mid-sized projects
• Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports
• Alerts the Superintendent and Project Manager of project impact relating to resource management, crew make-up/size, etc.
• Generates and obtains approval of the initial budget and subsequent updates, and reviews weekly job cost summaries and advises the Project Manager
• Generates estimates of change orders and may interface with pre-construction on original bids
• Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process, communicate project requirements, and develop the initial procurement plans, budgets, etc.
• Generates material quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, delivery, etc. as applicable to support the procurement process
• Generates requests for proposal(s), solicits and reviews quotations, and recommends a procurement decision to Project Manager
• Prepares field purchase orders for standard purchase packages, and generates and obtains approval of Major Purchase Orders
• Gathers and roughs-in monthly financial reports, and participates in the project financial reviews
• Works with the Project Manager to approve and code project invoices
• Generates and obtains approval of technical records such as constructability reports, RFI's, inspection records, work packages and deviation reports
• Coordinates with the Superintendent, Field Project Engineer, and Line and Grade to generate required as-built records
• Manages work package closure, punch lists, and project turnover process and approves pre- and post-pour checklists
• Collects necessary documentation to identify and determine impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims
• Leads LEAN/SQP committee and identifies improvement opportunities
• Ensures all subcontractors are in compliance with terms of subcontracts, generates, and obtains approval on impact notices as needed
• Reviews and confirms reports documenting compliance (Company and subcontractors) with prevailing wage, workforce utilization, MBE/SBE participation, etc., and advises the Project Manager of issues
• Interfaces with Safety and Risk Management in establishing clinics, managing first report of injuries, and assisting with co-worker case management
• Follows Company Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines
• May conduct new-hire orientation and process E-Verify (must be certified)
• May coordinate tracking and completion of training requirements with project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years’ of experience or 6 years’ of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of workers involved with the project
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, and trigonometry to practical situations
• Ability to analyze and compute mathematical differences from all stages of drawings from conceptual to final drawings including development of shop drawingsAbility to understand Cost Accounting
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline, Vista and the like
• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop construction schedule via the critical path method
• Ability to understand contracts, specifications, drawings, and scope of work
• Ability to be proactive in maximizing our return on investment at all time

Compensation for this position is expected to range from $73,077 to $95,000 annually.
Actual compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, training, skills, certifications, geographic location, market conditions, and business needs.

In addition to base compensation, eligible co-workers may participate in company-sponsored benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, and other company-sponsored benefit programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. In addition to offering great pay, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to move forward and upward. Make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the structures you help build. Join a company that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness so you can build a legacy you will be proud of.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.