Project Engineer

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. is seeking Project Engineers for our Columbus, OH team. This role supports planning, coordination and execution of heavy civil construction projects, in-office and in the field, with travel to sites as needed.

Primary responsibilities include developing relationships, preparing documents, reviewing plans, and assisting project teams to maintain schedules and quality controls. A strong communication mindset and self-motivation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret contract documents and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with project personnel and teams.
• Assists in preparing work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and assists with action items and solutions.
• Supports Project Manager, Superintendent and Contract Administrator with job documents and materials.
• Analyzes project layout, sequencing, cost, quantities, and specifications.
• Ensures document control, quality assurance, and project records are maintained.
• Monitors site progress to keep work on schedule.
• Provides support to field personnel.

Skills

Reading contracts & plans

Math & field calculations

Written & verbal communication

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

2 years heavy/civil construction experience

Tools

MS Office

Construction software

Job description

As Beaver Excavating continues to grow, we're looking for Project Engineers to join our Columbus team. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects while building valuable experience and developing a long-term career within our organization. Project Engineers assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects and work closely with project teams both in the office and in the field.

While this role is primarily based in our Columbus, OH office, travel to and work from project sites may be required 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.

Why join Beaver?

• Stable, growing company with a long history of success
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Wellness Program
• 401k/Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Family-oriented culture since 1953

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.