Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction projects in Richmond, VA. The role requires collaboration with field management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, whilst maintaining quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a BS in Construction Management or Engineering and have some internship experience in the construction industry. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Entry level graduate up to 2 years experience preferred.
• Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company desired.
• Ability to plan/manage multiple activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Works with field management for daily execution of construction project.
• Tracks and monitors coordination of delivered materials.
• Participates in field management for the review of quality and safety programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Commitment to Quality

Safety Management

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a project engineer to join our team in Richmond VA. Works with the field management (Assistant Superintendent and/or the Superintendent) with the daily execution of the designated field operations of the construction project. Actively participates with the coordination of the subcontractors’ and self-performed work. Tracks and monitors with coordination of delivered materials. Proactively manages portions of the work ensuring the project is built on time, within budget and according to company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Participates with field management by monitoring the progress of the schedule for timely completion within budget.
  
  

Preconstruction Services

• Assists field management in reviewing project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.
• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Reviews project estimates and cost control systems at the beginning of the project.
  
  

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Attains a thorough understanding of contract drawings, specifications, and scope of work and requirements of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Participates in subcontractor project orientation meetings. Works with office personnel in the communication and coordination of submittals and coordination drawings with subcontractors and field management.
• Participates with field management in the review and coordination of the Loss Prevention and Quality Control Program.
  
  

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Participates in field management by coordinating subcontractor and Balfour Beatty Construction field personnel in designated areas of expertise.
• Active with field management in communicating with subcontractors and employees a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, quality control and other performance standards.
• Monitors with field management to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Participates with field management on the pre-final inspection of the work prior to the punch list and ensures a timely project closeout process is followed prior to final inspection.
• Works with field management in ensuring the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.
  
  

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
  
  

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends operations classroom training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The project team and/or team members may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.
  
  

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• BS. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position. Entry level graduate up to 2 years of experience preferred, or 2 to 4 years of progressive construction related trade experience. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company is desired.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and makes necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
  
  

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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