PROJECT ENGINEER

Branch Civil; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This full-time role focuses on overseeing engineering and technical aspects of various projects, ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the process. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, engaging in budgeting, scheduling, and documentation tasks while promoting a strong safety culture. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the field of civil engineering. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Preferred: Master's degree and 2 years experience in heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and technical aspects of projects.
• Measure, report, and forecast accurate costs and revenues.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Budgets/Cost Control

Organizational Savvy

Work Environment/Safety

Establishing Relationships

Working with Financial Information

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's Degree in engineering/construction

Job description

Position Summary

Branch is seeking a highly skilled, team-oriented Project Engineer to join our established and growing company. The Project Engineer oversees all engineering and technical aspects of projects, focusing on organization and planning to ensure accuracy and quality. This role reports directly to the Project Manager and supports project safety, documentation, plans and specifications, construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, projections, and project closeout.

This is an onsite position located in Wilkesboro, NC.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Measure, report, and forecast accurate costs, revenues, and quantities.
2. Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications thoroughly.
3. Assist the Pre-Construction Services/Project Manager in defining project budgets and cost codes.
4. Prepare initial budget adjustments for review prior to project start.
5. Ensure acquisition of permits through appropriate channels as required.
6. Maintain and update RFI Log, Change Order Log, and Submittal Log.
7. Maintain and update Materials Book, including C25s/Certs, etc.
8. Support quality control and ensure use of approved materials.
9. Draft and submit Change Orders and RFIs for approval.
10. Review and approve subcontractor invoices at the first level for PM final approval.

Additional Duties

1. Review and submit end-of-month billings.
2. Develop and communicate an effective plan in cooperation with the superintendent.
3. Monitor work to ensure means and methods are followed and effective.
4. Maintain and update project schedule for review.
5. Review or develop material tracking lists.
6. Promote Branch Safety Culture.
7. Perform pre-punch list walkthroughs with PM and Superintendent.
8. Enforce contract close-out timelines and reconcile with subcontractors.
9. Review cost data for accuracy and assist in generating projection updates.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.

Preferred: Master's Degree in engineering/construction and two years of experience in heavy civil NCDOT/large site construction.

Competencies

• Budgets/Cost Control
• Organizational Savvy
• Work Environment/Safety
• Establishing Relationships
• Working with Financial Information

Travel

Extensive travel within the North Carolina region.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include frequent talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Position Details

This is a full-time role, typically involving 40+ hours per week, with on-call availability for early/late hours due to project needs.

EEO Statement

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Other Notes

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change without notice.