Project Engineer

Lithko Contracting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Retirement contribution matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading concrete construction company is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn the fundamentals of concrete construction while actively contributing on-site. Candidates should possess a degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience and demonstrate a drive to excel in a physically demanding environment. Enjoy a comprehensive training program designed to accelerate your career progression within the organization.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Complete relevant degree before start date or possess equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize resources to understand project scope, schedule, and safety.
• Develop and track plans to execute work objectives.
• Manage daily safety, quality, and execution of project tasks.
• Learn hands-on performance with teams through project execution.
• Contribute to estimating, field engineering, and construction tasks.
• Perform physically demanding tasks and work at elevation as needed.

Skills

Action-oriented

Collaborative

Drive to excel

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction. We apply our expertise across industries from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $1.7 billion in revenue. With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you\'ll find opportunities to develop your skills and build beyond expectations. As a Project Engineer at Lithko, you will learn the fundamentals of concrete construction on the job site. Our integration (training) program empowers you to make an impact and quickly advance your career; on average, PEs are promoted within 1 year of starting at Lithko.

Project Engineer Responsibilities

• Actively utilize resources, including managers and mentors, to understand the project scope, schedule, and plans for safety and quality.
• Develop plans to execute work objectives, track progress, and replan based on feedback and performance.
• Manage the daily safety, quality, and execution of work objectives.
• Learn through hands-on performance with our teams via the daily preparation plan and the project execution process.
• As integration progresses, duties may include estimating, field engineering (line and grade), forming walls and columns, inspections, loadout, place/finish, prep & forming of structural slabs, production tracking, quantity take-offs, slab on grade prep, slab on metal deck prep, and more.
• We are looking for people with a drive to excel. While hands-on construction experience is a plus, this is an entry-level role in concrete construction. The most successful candidates are action-oriented, collaborative, and ready to seize growth opportunities at Lithko.
• Join a team that builds. Construction sites can have rough terrain and be operational during inclement weather (as long as it is safe). Work hours may fluctuate based on project activities. Reliable transportation to job sites is expected.
• We build impressive structures. You may perform labor at elevation, sometimes multiple stories above ground level, and may need to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Safety is paramount. Your job offer will be contingent upon a successful drug test.

Building Leaders

• Same expectations as above apply regarding drive to excel and entry-level opportunities; Lithko emphasizes growth and development for PEs.
• Join a team that builds, with attention to safe operations and reliable commute to job sites.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to impressive structures and perform physically demanding tasks as needed.
• Safety remains a top priority and is part of the conditional job offer process.

Lithko Life

• Early Career Talent is integral to Lithko\'s success as one of the nation\'s largest concrete contractors. A Campus Talent Specialist supports you through the interview process and internship.
• Our integration (training) program accelerates career advancement, with most PEs promoted within a year of joining.
• PEs are eligible for salaried coworker benefits, including paid vacation, retirement contribution matching, disability insurance, annual reward share, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Project Engineer positions are typically available at locations nationwide, including: Atlanta, GA; Allentown, PA; Austin, TX; Bowie, MD; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR; Greenville, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, KS; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, OK.

Qualifications

• You must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
• You will complete a degree in Construction Management, Concrete Industry Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field before your start date, or have equivalent work or military experience.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.

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