Project Engineer - Bridge

Walbec Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbec Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated heavy highway projects under the Area Manager. You will assist Project Managers with bid prep, budgets, and schedules, and ensure timely delivery within funding parameters.

Responsibilities include overseeing quantity reporting, cost tracking, labor budgets, and weekly schedules; coordinating with Construction Managers and subcontractors; contributing to safety planning and quality

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in heavy highway construction.
• Bachelor's Degree or vocational certification in a related field.
• Valid Driver's License and insurability per company standards.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare budgets, project schedules, and weekly progress reports.
• Oversee quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, and labor budgets.
• Engage with Construction Managers and subcontractors for progress updates.
• Maintain site safety plan and promote a safe, efficient worksite.
• Lead meetings with owners and coordinate communications.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related certification

Tools

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Job description

Job Description:About Walbec GroupWalbec 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:Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities on designated jobs to ensure that goals and/or objectives of the job are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.Assist Project Managers with job preparation and bidding documentsPlan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlinesPlan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction projectPrepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3 week project schedulesEnsure overall profitability of designated jobsRequisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managersOversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materialsEngage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reportsTake actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sitesAssist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficientlyEngage with owners by attending and/or leading meetingsIdentify quality control and CRI opportunitiesBuild rapport and engage with customers and subcontractorsPerforms other related duties as required and assigned.Requirements :1-5+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferredBachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experienceValid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standardsThe Benefits:Competitive compensation aligned with industry standardsEmployer Paid M edical P lan with H R A contribution ( eligibility requirements )Dental, Vision, and L ife I nsuranceFlex Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company-paid s hort and long-term disability coveragePaid parental leaveGenerous PTO and paid holidaysProfit sharingRobust Walbec training and professional development programOngoing career growth opportunitiesWe 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!