Project Engineer

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; Headquarters (ID); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

401(k) with Roth and ESOP options

Annual incentive bonus

On-site fitness center

Paid time off

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction Corp. is seeking a Project Engineer to assist the project team with the daily management and execution of construction projects. Responsibilities include cost control, site coordination, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Benefits include employer-paid health care, annual bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with Roth and ESOP options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent construction experience.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software.
• Certifications such as CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, or LEED are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Team with daily construction management and execution.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedule logistics.
• Enforce safety program and participate in safety walks.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling software

Safety standards knowledge

Technical systems understanding

Sustainable building practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

SUMMARY

The Project Engineer assists the Project Team with daily management and execution of the construction process, supporting safety management, cost control, site coordination, contracting, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration to ensure successful project completion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction project management principles, including safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes.
• Project management and scheduling software experience.
• Sustainable building experience (e.g., LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable practices a plus.
• Certifications or accreditations such as CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30‑hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED a plus.

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Prepares cost estimates and quantity take‑offs, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics.
• Assists with trade management and reviewing trade partner work tickets.
• Assists with the three‑week look‑ahead schedules.
• Creates and maintains tracking logs for contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and material deliveries.
• Prepares subcontract agreements and purchase orders, assists in issuing change proposals and change orders.
• Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs.
• Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and as‑builts.
• Enforces the safety program and participates in safety walks.
• Assists in the project close‑out process, including job close‑out checklists and punch‑list management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Autonomy and accountability, applying procedures to routine problems.
• Acts with discretion to improve processes to achieve results or improve efficiency.
• Assists in basic business development tasks.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced team members and may lead small projects.
• Problem solving and resilience, evaluating solutions with minimal oversight.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary range: $78,000.00 – $90,000.00.

Benefits include: employer‑paid health care plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, annual HSA contribution, annual incentive bonus, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with Roth and ESOP options, FSAs, fertility and family‑forming assistance, continuing education, Employee Assistance Program, on‑site fitness center, parental leave, company vehicle or auto allowance.

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.