Project Engineer

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the project team in planning and executing construction projects. This role is primarily based in our Columbus office, with travel to project sites as needed.

You will support the Project Manager and field staff, prepare work documents, analyze layouts and costs, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans.
• Strong math skills with the ability to perform field calculations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel.
• Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements.
• Attends pre-construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions.
• Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials.
• Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary.
• Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations.
• Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule.
• Provides support to field personnel.

Skills

Contract documents

Math skills

MS Office

Construction software

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Safety minded

Self-starter

Education

Bachelore2s Degree

2 years heavy/civil exp

Job description

This Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the project team in the planning and execution of successful construction projects. While this position is primarily based in our Columbus, OH office, travel to and work from project sites may be required and assigned based on project needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel
• Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements
• Attends pre‑construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions
• Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials
• Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary
• Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations
• Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule
• Provides support to field personnel
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans
• Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations
• Proficient in MS Office and construction software
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels
• Able to act in a safe manner always
• High level of motivation, a ‘self‑starter’

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• 2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.