Project Engineer

DH Griffin Traveling Team; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with company matching

Flexible spending program

Health & dental insurance

Background check and drug screening

Job summary

D.H. Griffin Traveling Team in the Atlanta area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to support the division’s leadership and drive project success.

The role requires up to 100% travel, averaging three weeks on the road with one long weekend at home, plus per diem, meals and lodging. Candidates should have 2–4 years in construction, a bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction, and strong leadership, scheduling and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in construction / demolition environments (preferred).
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science.
• Has proven set of skills and a breadth of knowledge that are of value to the business.
• Takes a big picture perspective regarding the Company’s priorities and goals.
• Previous front line business operations or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of field supervision and office/administration.
• Understand current status of all projects and oversee project schedule.
• Ensure that all projects meet schedule, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the project.
• Collaborate with team to develop plans for operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; recruit, retain and mentor staff.

Skills

Field supervision

Project scheduling

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science

Tools

Scheduling software

Takeoff software

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Division Manager and senior leadership in the successful operation and growth of the division and company in all operational aspects of the project. Though most projects are in the Atlanta Metro area, as an Assistant Project Manager you must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time, with an average of three weeks on the road and one long weekend home with per diem, meals and lodging provided. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of field supervision, and office/administration.
• Understand current status of all projects at any point in time and oversee project schedule.
• Ensure that all projects meet schedule, company quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the project.
• Collaborate with all members of the team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate objectives of the project.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the team; provide mentoring and management with a career development focus.
• Promote a success-oriented, accountable environment within the project.
• Foster a project working environment that places the highest value on safety, ensuring policy is documented, communicated, and implemented.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and clients, changes in the current project status, schedule, and other project milestones.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in strategy and can work in a high paced environment without administrative support.
• Leverages a deep understanding of the project to make decisions.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Creates and inspires trust and openness amongst colleagues and clients.
• Capable of rapidly building strong, effective and trusted relationships and networks.
• Highly motivated, energizing and inspiring others to seek higher levels of performance.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Comfortable ‘owning’ the details and driving execution as well as mapping out broader talent strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly.
• Understanding of building materials and recycled materials value.
• Strong ability to use technology including scheduling, takeoff, and estimating software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years experience in construction / demolition environments (preferred)
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Building Science.
• Has proven set of skills and a breadth of knowledge that are of value to the business.
• Takes a big picture perspective regarding the Company’s priorities and goals.
• Previous front line business operations or leadership experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We take pride in our work and expect the same from those who join our team. Get rewarded for your achievements with a fair salary, advancement opportunities, and a positive company culture.

• paid vacation and holidays
• 401K w/ company matching
• flexible spending program
• health & dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

D.H. Griffin Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.