Project Engineer

Crane Creek Asphalt; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Creek Asphalt in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Project Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) to manage field crews and coordinate bids through turnover to the owner. The role spans private, commercial, and public contracts with daily field and office collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering background, has passed the FE exam, and possesses strong communication skills. The position supports projects in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca and nearby communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geology or related field preferred.
• EITs must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• Effective communication skills and ability to develop relationships with customers and team members.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and enjoy the entire project process from bidding to turnover.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day project management of crews, equipment, and subcontractors on a wide variety of work from private and commercial contracts to state and federal contracts.
• Meet with owners/engineers to understand scope and design projects; perform quantity take-offs and bid preparation.
• Coordinate with management, production crews and quality control to ensure high-quality products and services.
• Follow safety programs and policies to mitigate risk and improve project productivity.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Field coordination

Communication

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

FE exam passed

Job description

Construction Project Engineer and Engineer in Training (EIT) Jobs

Our Construction Project Engineer and Engineer in Training (EIT) positions are fast paced, multifaceted and challenging roles that encompasses management duties, including but not limited to:

Management
Provide day-to-day project management of crews, equipment, and subcontractors on a wide variety of work from private and commercial contracts to state and federal contracts. Work with project owner/engineer to make field adjustments that save time and money. Maintain project schedules, monitor material needs and contract requirements. Maintain daily project quantity records and monitor job costs. Complete project pay applications and invoices.

Estimating
Meet with private and public customers to understand scope of work and design projects. Review bid documents, complete quantity take-offs and develop production rates. Assist Area/Division Manager in completing estimate and submission of bids. Prepare and submit all successful bid contract documents and ensure paperwork is properly executed.

Quality
Coordinate with management, production crews and quality control department to ensure we are providing our customers the highest quality products and services every day.

Safety
We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.

Supervision
Our Construction Project Engineers are under the direct supervision of an Area/Division Manager.

EITs are under the direct supervision of an Area/Division Manager and will be assigned to one of our Professional Engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geology or related field is preferred. EITs must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE). Utilize effective communication skills and be comfortable developing relationships with customers and team members. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, goal-oriented and enjoy the entire project process from bidding to turning the project over to the owner.

Our Construction Project Engineers / Engineers in Training (EIT) and road construction crews complete work throughout South Central Minnesota, including Faribault, MN; Northfield, MN; Owatonna, MN; Waseca, MN and surrounding communities.

What our employees like about working with Crane Creek Asphalt:

“… seeing a project through from start to finish, including the planning phase before the project even begins.” – Kenton O.

“… the daily flexibility between working in the office and working in the field on job sites.” – Harrison W.