Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer - Field to support the Project Engineer and oversee construction activities in Texas. You will coordinate materials, equipment, and crews, review design and bidding documents, and assist with scheduling and progress tracking.

Qualifications include a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, strong communication, proficiency with MS Office, and Primavera P6 experience; TxDOT pay apps experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; 0–4 years experience acceptable with internship/co-ops.
• Strong communication skills and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Proficient with MS Office and construction software; detail-oriented and deadlines-driven.
• Primavera P6 experience is recommended; TxDOT pay applications knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating Project Schedule in P6 and develop monthly pay applications.
• Assist in cost estimating and forecasting.
• Review plans and technical documents for accuracy against project specs.
• Track quantities, costs, and progress; monitor subcontractor performance.
• Create and manage RFIs from field to architect/engineer of record.
• Support project team with safety documentation and closeout tasks.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Plans & Specs

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Primavera P6

TxDOT pay apps

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Become Part Of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

The Project Engineer - Field supports the Project Engineer and is responsible for the oversight of one or more disciplines of construction work, including organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment, and workers, planning for costs, and supporting the Project Engineer and Superintendents on various tasks. This position also reviews design and bidding documents, evaluates contractor bids & submittals, and oversees construction progress and scheduling. Additionally, the Project Engineer – Field provides technical support to construction staff under the supervision of the Project Engineer.

General Requirements

• B.S. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study or equivalent job history. Entry level graduate up to 3 years of experience preferred, or 2 to 4 years’ experience construction related trade experience. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company is desired.
• Strong communication skills
• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and other applicable software programs
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to change
• General knowledge of office protocol, routines and procedures
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Able to accomplish tasks without direct oversight
• Primavera P6 experience from college courses or construction work is highly recommended
• Experience in TxDOT pay applications and tracking ideal

Duties

• Assist in updating Project Schedule in P6 and development of monthly pay applications to client
• Assist in the development of cost estimates and forecasts
• Review plans and other technical documents
• Track quantities, monitor costs, and project progress
• Create, manage and track RFI’s from the field to the architect/engineer of record
• Assist the Project Engineer/Project Manager/Superintendent in creating and distributing the project schedule
• Understand appropriate building codes/ regulations
• Assist in coordinating project change-order management
• Assist the project team with site safety documentation and coordination
• Assist the project team with closeout of the project
• Assist Project Accountant with monthly subcontractor billings and pay application
• Assist Project Engineer with assigned tasks
• Assist in inspecting all work to assure compliance with plans and specifications

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.