Project Engineer

D.H. Griffin Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Vacation and holidays

401K with company matching

Health & dental insurance

Job summary

D.H. Griffin Companies is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to assist the Senior Project Manager and leadership in Atlanta airport demolition projects. You will help oversee daily field supervision and office administration while supporting project delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and driving project profitability. Candidates should have 2–4 years in demolition or construction and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science.
• 2-4 years experience in construction / demolition environments preferred.
• Has proven set of skills and breadth of knowledge valuable to the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of field supervision, and office/administration.
• Understand current status of all projects and oversee progress.
• Ensure all projects meet schedule, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Drive profitability, cash flow and business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Provide timely, accurate reports on project condition.
• Collaborate to develop plans for processes, systems and personnel.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; recruit and mentor staff.
• Promote a safe, accountable project environment.
• Communicate status, milestones and changes with leadership and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science

Tools

Scheduling software

Takeoff software

Estimating software

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Senior Project Manager, Division Manager and senior leadership in the successful operation and growth of the division and company in all operational aspects of the Atlanta airport demolition projects.

All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of field supervision, and office/administration.
• Understand current status of all projects at any point in time and oversee
• Ensure that all projects meet schedule, company quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the project.
• Collaborate with all members of the team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate objectives of the project.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the team; provide mentoring and management with a career development focus.
• Promote a success-oriented, accountable environment within the project.
• Foster a project working environment that places the highest value on safety, ensuring policy is documented, communicated, and implemented.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and clients, changes in the current project status, schedule, and other project milestones.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in strategy and can work in a high paced environment without administrative support.
• Leverages a deep understanding of the project to make decisions.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Creates and inspires trust and openness amongst colleagues and clients.
• Capable of rapidly building strong, effective and trusted relationships and networks.
• Highly motivated, energizing and inspiring others to seek higher levels of performance.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Comfortable ‘owning’ the details and driving execution as well as mapping out
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly.
• Understanding of building materials and recycled materials value.
• Strong ability to use technology including scheduling, takeoff, and estimating software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years experience in construction / demolition environments (preferred)
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science.
• Has proven set of skills and a breadth of knowledge that are of value to the business.
• Takes a big picture perspective regarding the Company’s priorities and goals.
• Previous front line business operations or leadership experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• We offer full benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, 401K w/ company matching, flexible spending program, health & dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield and more.

Get rewarded for your achievements with a fair salary, advancement opportunities, and a positive company culture. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

D.H. Griffin Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.