Project Engineer

Ben Hur Construction Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer for their Columbus, Ohio office. This role involves supporting project management on construction sites across the Midwest, with opportunities for career advancement as you gain experience. Responsibilities include maintaining project records, performing field observations, and assisting with documentation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering or construction management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Final year of an academic degree in engineering or construction management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining project field office operations.
• Perform field observations and maintain project records.
• Assist with project status documentation and job cost reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling Software

Drawing Software

Job description

Position Overview:

• The Project Engineer position is an entry level opening in the Eastern Division - Columbus, Ohio.
• Project assignments are in the Midwest and require moderate to extensive overnight travel to project work sites in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
  
• The work environment is on an active construction site from the professional facilities of Ben Hur's project field office.
• The project engineer reports to project management and assists members of Ben Hur's site team.
• Opportunities for career advancement are expected as the employee gains knowledge and experience.
• A Project Engineer shall, as directed, support any or all of the aforementioned positions.

Responsibility Overview:

• The project engineer assists with maintaining the project field office oepration and organization.
• Become familiar with the project plans and specifications for Ben Hur's scope of work.
• Perform field observations, trouble shoot problems, assist with field measurements and data compilation, maintain project records, logs, project drawings and documents.
• Assist with project status documentation, collection, and reporting of job costs.
• Become familiar with the erection plans, safety plan, schedule, and quality control and inspection aspects of the project.

Qualifications:

• Will have completed or be in the final year of an academic degree program in engineering, technology sciences, construction management or equivalent with emphasis on STEM.
• Has the ability to work as part of a team with initiative-taker attributes to manage, complete, and meet expectations and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Construction documents are the basis of the work. The ability to understand communicate with same is required as a function of the construction process.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to accuracy, details, and project deadlines.
• Expected technology utilization tools are laptop computers and tablets loaded with Microsoft Office, scheduling and drawing software.
• The employee will be provided specific safety education and training as any entry level position.

All new hires must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.