Project Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage onsite engineering for heavy highway and bridge projects in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and interfacing with various departments.

You will be responsible for managing personnel functions and providing technical support during construction. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Kokosing offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and personnel functions.
• Ensure compliance with project engineering activities and schedule.
• Provide technical support for construction efforts.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures.
• Represent the company during client and project meetings.
• Interface with onsite departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a team of varied disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

This position works onsite with the team to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for Heavy Highway and bridge projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. Includes personnel planning and administration, work assignments, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; contractibility reviews, etc.
• Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents (submittals, RFIs, expediting material deliveries, payment of subcontractors/vendors and owner pay requests).
• Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.
• Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.
• Oversee all pre-construction services, design build services, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• (4)+ years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Bridge experience is a strong plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.