Project Engineer

Superior Construction; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Construction in Florida is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support management and execution of heavy civil projects. You will oversee field operations, work with project plans, schedules, and cost tracking, and partner with field and office teams to deliver safe, profitable results.

The role requires strong communication, leadership in field-based settings, and the ability to coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering or construction management.
• Entry level to four years of industry tenure.
• Field-based leadership experience.
• Knowledge of route surveying and scheduling.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all schedule preparations and updates, identify critical work items.
• Maintain and communicate project performance metrics.
• Provide leadership and support to area managers.
• Responsible for quantity tracking and assist in project costing and forecasting.
• Resolve field problems, liaise with subcontractors, suppliers & own workforce on field details.
• Coordinate inspections of material deliveries for PO compliance and shop drawings.
• Notify the project team of potential cost impacts due to field problems or conflicts.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist in the preparation of RFIs.
• Assist project close out.
• Foster and maintain favorable relationships with project stakeholders.
• Market and promote the Superior Construction brand.

Skills

Communication

Field leadership

Scheduling knowledge

Route surveying

Cost forecasting

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Viewpoint

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

Please note this job description is 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.

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.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

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.