Project Engineer

United Infrastructure; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Training and Education Assistance

Job summary

A construction management firm in North Charleston is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee site project administration in heavy/highway construction. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and expertise in project budgeting and scheduling. Responsibilities include preparing pay estimates, managing cost reports, and ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders. Competitive salary and robust benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, and retaining walls.
• Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Handle all on-site project administration and project document control.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules.
• Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for approval.
• Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions.

Skills

Highway Construction Expertise

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

JDEdwards

Job description

United Demolition LLC (UD) offers comprehensive demolition services, specializing in building demolition, concrete removal, and site demolition for various demolition projects. We use precise means and methods to remove the country’s aging infrastructure, providing the space required for the growing demand for new infrastructure.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

As a Project Engineer at United Demolition LLC (UD), you will be responsible for overseeing routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions. This role requires you to plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities while maintaining schedules and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will also prepare monthly pay estimates, update the project CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule, and handle job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review by project managers. Your expertise in heavy/highway projects will be critical in managing project progress and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Administration:
• Handle all on-site project administration, including managing the project document control system.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval.
• Scheduling and Coordination:
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules, working closely with subcontractors.
• Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings.
• Cost Management:
• Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review and approval by management.
• Supervise cost report management, leading regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment.
• Problem Identification and Solutions:
• Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions, minimizing disruptions to project progress.
• Project Reviews and Reporting:
• Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, particularly on projects over $20 million.
• Highway Construction Expertise: Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
• Technical Skills: Experience with JDEdwards is preferred, along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong prioritization, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Legal Requirements: Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Office Work: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required.
• Field Work: Occasional travel to job sites may be required to support project operations and reviews.

Requirements:

All Applicants Must Be:

• 18 years of Age
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Able to pass a Drug Test

Please contact us at UIG Careers or email: [e-mail] for assistance with applying.

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