Project Engineer

Ames Federal Contracting Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction in Utah seeks a Project Engineer to support the project team with scheduling, budgeting, and planning for a heavy civil project. You will engage in constructability reviews and coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and clients to keep work on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, contract compliance, and clear communication. Candidates should have at least 2 years in construction or a relevant degree, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity

Qualifications

• 2 years’ construction experience or a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Primavera preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Review design, contracts, bid documents, subcontracts, and permits.
• Lead regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders.
• Oversee project budgets and cost performance.
• Support operations with technical input and constructability reviews.
• Monitor construction progress and update schedules.
• Delegate tasks to team members according to their skills.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

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

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company.Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we’re proud of.When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the project team to the overall successful completion of a specific project. These responsibilities include a level of engagement and ownership in the areas of scheduling, financial forecasting, and operational planning and execution, while also helping to mitigate risk, all in support of field operations.Role and Responsibilities:Contract management functions: Reviews design, contract and bid documents, bid analysis, reviews subcontracts and material contracts, permit processingCommunication functions: Conducts regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity under the supervision of the Project ManagerFinancial Management functions: Oversees project budget, maintains budgets and makes changes accordingly, monitors performance and analysis of cost and budget, shares information collaboratively with operations teamOperational Planning and Execution functions: Provides technical support to operations team, constructability reviews, offers technical information to the project team to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications, assists in pre-planning functions of the projectScheduling functions: Oversees construction progress and schedule, collaborates with operations, subcontractors, vendors and clients to ensure clarity of overall project progressLeadership functions: Delegates applicable tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience and capabilitiesCompliance functions: Assists with inspection and documentation of all work to assure compliance with plans, specifications and applicable regulationsQualificationsA minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction ManagementStrong communication skills both written and oralMust have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skillsTime management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucialPossess high attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepanciesCompetent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Applications and OutlookKnowledgeable in Primavera preferredMust have a valid Driver’s LicenseWorking ConditionsLocation – This project is located in Hyrum, Utah. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional officesConstruction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. 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. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.