Project Engineer

Morgan Corp.; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Carolina is searching for a Project Engineer to assist in daily management activities, including contract review, cost management, and quality assurance. This role demands a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with 2-5 years of experience. Key responsibilities include preparing construction documents, maintaining logs, and supporting safety initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience as a Field or Project Engineer.
• Willingness to travel and work extended periods at job sites.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs and perform strenuous physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, sketches, and change orders to support construction projects.
• Maintain submittal logs for construction documents.
• Assist with budget tracking and job cost reviews.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are searching for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer assists Assistant Project Managers and/or the Project Manager in the daily management activities, including contract review and administration, cost management, progress quantity verification, safety, personnel management, materials purchasing, and other project support roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, sketches, change orders, estimates, RFI (request for information) to support construction projects
• Maintain submittal logs, assuring all submittals are thoroughly and accurately reviewed for content and conformance with construction documents
• Interpret designs and drawings, prepare takeoffs, research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and errors
• Recognize changes to work that differ from construction documents and take appropriate action
• Assist with procurement, including quantity takeoffs and pricing of purchase orders, subcontracts, and potential changes to the scope of work
• Ensure completed work complies with codes, drawings, and specifications
• Create correspondence to owners, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with budget tracking, job cost review, and reporting
• Assist in the preparation of job status reports and participate in project status meetings
• Conduct job site inspections to assure conformance with contract documents
• Assist with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, application of construction methods
• Participate in field activities, notify the Project Manager or the Superintendent of any personnel issues, complaints, or injuries
• Assemble, organize, and maintain documentation needed for timely project beginning and closing activities
• Participate with the project team to maintain accurate and up-to-date plans and logs, RFI, change orders, inspections, and testing
• Support safety program policies, procedures, implementation, and compliance verification
• May supervise Field Engineers in a limited role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• 2 to 5 years’ experience as a Field or Project Engineer
• Willingness and ability to travel and work for extended periods at job sites located predominantly in the southeastern United States, ability to have a flexible work schedule, including working weekends as needed
• Demonstrated skill in accomplishing a high volume of complex work with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Must be able to convey information by telephone, email, and in-person; and effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, which may include clients, vendors, and/or other employees.
• Basic math skills required, and must be able to accurately calculate figures and amounts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to resolve problems involving several variables with limited supervision
• Ability to read, understand, and analyze plans and specifications
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Work is performed both indoors and outside in all types of environmental conditions. This position performs strenuous physical activity for long periods, under varying and adverse field conditions. This position must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs., stand, walk on uneven surfaces, manually manipulate, grasp, reach out and above the shoulder, climb, kneel, bend, twist, and push/pull.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Health benefits and 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

About Morgan Corp

Morgan Corp. has been a leader in commercial and industrial site development since 1945. Our expertise includes a multitude of services – site preparation, landfills, underground utilities, soil stabilization, roller compacted concrete, and water resources. Our Industrial Division acts as a heavy industrial general contractor capable of self-performing structural concrete, structural steel, equipment installation, piping, and electrical scopes.

With offices in Spartanburg, Charlotte, Savannah, and Raleigh, we serve the entire southeast region. Our company delivers quality projects by focusing on safety, people, and relationships. The construction field requires a lot of attention to detail and patience to ensure our own, and one another’s, safety. Let our competitively low incident rate, low EMR, and extensive work hours without a lost-time injury speak for how dedicated we are to our employees’ safety. Our culture of integrity, respect, and collaboration promotes teamwork and a sense of purpose. Through innovation and discipline, we apply our knowledge and experience to maximize value.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.