Project Engineer

70 Superior Construction Company Southeast, LLC; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction seeks an experienced Project Engineer to support the management and execution of heavy civil/highway projects in Florida. The role provides oversight of field operations, plans, schedules, and cost tracking while coordinating with field and office personnel.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in engineering or construction management, field leadership experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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• 4-year degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent
• Field-based leadership experience
• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling
• Strong oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Assist in schedule preparations and updates
• Identify critical work items
• Track quantities and assist in project costing and forecasting
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare RFIs and assist in project close out
• Foster relationships with stakeholders
• Promote the Superior Construction brand
• Maintain safety culture and environment
• Lead and develop team members
• Ensure quality and compliance on field operations

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Cost forecasting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Eng/CM

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description Summary/Objective

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist, support, and collaborate on the management and execution of a project in a safe and profitable manner. The Project Engineer provides primary oversight into assigned field operations in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures. The role requires thorough knowledge of project plans and specifications, preliminary and temporary work design, field layout and drawings, field operations planning, forecasting, cost and quantity tracking, operations scheduling, and interaction with field and office personnel.

Essential Functions

• Assist in all schedule preparations & updates
• identify critical work items
• prepare list of long-lead items
• Maintain and communicate various project performance metrics and analytics
• Provide leadership and support to functional area managers
• Responsible for quantity tracking/reporting and assist in project costing & forecasting
• Resolve field problems and conflicts, liaise with subcontractors, suppliers & own workforce on field details
• Coordinate inspections of material deliveries to ensure compliance with purchase order and shop drawings
• Notify the project team of potential cost impacts due to field problems or conflicts in the plans
• Work with subcontractors and vendors
• Assists in the preparation of RFI’s
• Assist project close out
• Foster and maintain favorable relationships with project stakeholders
• Market and promote the Superior Construction brand
• Other
• Assist with the leadership and development of team members
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Diversity and inclusion
• Results driven
• Teamwork orientation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Supervisory Requirements

This position will have direct reports and supervisory requirements.

Work Environment

Additionally, a pressurized environment is the norm. Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

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. Must be able to navigate rugged terrain, climb substantial heights, and work over and on water. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours, holidays and weekend work.

Travel

The role will require up to 20% of travel.

Required Education and Experience

• 4-year degrees in engineering / construction management or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• Entry level to four years of industry tenure
• Field based leadership roles
• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience

• Viewpoint experience a plus
• Safety Trained Supervisor
• Construction Certification
• Additional Eligibility Requirements
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation's growing infrastructure needs.

To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values: Family Safety Integrity Innovation Commitment Empowerment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description.

Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Superior Construction is an American family-owned and -operated infrastructure contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions with industry experts and leaders. First established in 1923 as the J Largura Company, the now fourth-generation family business evolved into Superior Construction by 1938. Throughout its history, the company's foundation has always been building the infrastructure of America, successfully delivering projects across numerous delivery methods, with a specialty in design-build.

Superior provides unique design solutions, forward-thinking technology, and a safe work environment to create the most value for clients, employees and the communities we serve.

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