Project Engineer

Jobot; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation

PTO

Health Benefits

Bonus potential

Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer in New Jersey to join a top civil contractor with a large project backlog. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams across demolition, sitework, and paving, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to safety standards.

With 2+ years in construction and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background, you will coordinate plans, manage risk, and collaborate with management to drive project objectives from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on demolition.
• Proven track record of successfully overseeing and delivering construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.
• PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and proposals, and work with management to develop project objectives; identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project.
• Calculate time frames and sequence the stages of the project.
• Prepare and update project schedules while monitoring the progress of the project.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules and plans as required.
• Work with the project team to ensure project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future project plans based on lessons learned from completed projects.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict & crisis management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

MS Project

Job description

Job details:

Top Civil Contractor in New Jersey! Large Backlog of work! Demolition, Sitework, Heavy Highway

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a top civil contractor in the Tri State region with a large project pipeline across the area. We focus on a variety of projects including Demolition, Sitework, and Paving. We are looking to add a Project Engineer to our team who is looking to join a great company with an exceptional opportunity for growth.

Why join us?

• Generous Compensation
• PTO
• Health Benefits
• Bonus potential
• Career Growth

Job Details

Responsibilities:

1. Review project plans and proposals, and work with management to develop project objectives; identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project.
2. Calculate time frames and sequence the stages of the project.
3. Prepare and update project schedules while monitoring the progress of the project.
4. Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules and plans as required.
5. Work with the project team to ensure project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.
6. Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future project plans based on lessons learned from completed projects.
7. Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
8. Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
9. Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
10. Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
11. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on demolition.
3. Proven track record of successfully overseeing and delivering construction projects from start to finish.
4. Strong understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
5. Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
6. Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
7. Competent in conflict and crisis management.
8. Excellent problem-solving abilities.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
9. Proficient in MS Office and project management software.
10. PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset.

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