Project Engineer

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Missouri. This on-site role focuses on providing technical support, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

You will assist with budgets, schedules, and risk management while ensuring compliance with laws and safety standards. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for construction projects, including reviewing plans and specifications, preparing construction schedules, and coordinating with subcontractors
• Assist with project management activities, including developing project budgets, managing project resources, and monitoring project progress
• Ensure that all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Manage project change requests, ensuring that changes are properly evaluated and approved
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project team members to ensure that all parties are informed of project progress and any issues that arise
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with project team members to ensure that all work is completed on schedule
• Assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules, ensuring that all work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that risks are mitigated and/or avoided
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Government contracts knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / construction management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and project coordination for construction projects. As a key member of our project management team, the Project Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest level of quality. This position will sit out of Wentzville, MO

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for construction projects, including reviewing plans and specifications, preparing construction schedules, and coordinating with subcontractors
• Assist with project management activities, including developing project budgets, managing project resources, and monitoring project progress
• Ensure that all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Manage project change requests, ensuring that changes are properly evaluated and approved
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project team members to ensure that all parties are informed of project progress and any issues that arise
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with project team members to ensure that all work is completed on schedule
• Assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules, ensuring that all work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that risks are mitigated and/or avoided
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in construction project engineering or related field
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!