Project Engineer - Bridge

Zenith Tech, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with/

Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Profit sharing

Training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group seeks a Project Coordinator to assist Project Managers with prep, bidding, and scheduling. You will plan activities to meet deadlines, direct project efforts, and help ensure profitability.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost reporting, and coordinating with owners, managers, and subcontractors to track progress. Ideal candidates have 1–5+ years in heavy highway construction, a relevant degree, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in heavy highway construction.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with job preparation and bidding documents.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3 week project schedules.
• Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs.
• Oversee job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and PO material scheduling.
• Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors for progress reports.
• Support site safety planning and ensure safe and efficient work.
• Engage with owners by attending and/or leading meetings.
• Identify quality control and CRI opportunities.

Skills

Heavy highway experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position

• Assist Project Managers with job preparation and bidding documents
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction project
• Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3 week project schedules
• Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managers
• Oversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materials
• Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently
• Engage with owners by attending and/or leading meetings
• Identify quality control and CRI opportunities
• Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• 1-5+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

Walbec is a family of seven construction and engineering companies - including Payne + Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, FA Industrial, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management - delivering materials, design, engineering, and construction services throughout the Midwest. Together, we build and improve the infrastructure that supports the places where people live, work, and travel.

Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. Multi-year Best Internship Program by Employ Humanity. Proud partners of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers Walbec is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action Employer. It is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

Each company brings its own expertise, culture, and career paths, but all are united by a commitment to hard work, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results. Together, our team members share knowledge, solve complex challenges, and create opportunities that help people, projects, and communities thrive.