Project Engineer - Bridge

walbecgroup; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan with HRAs

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated jobs with focus on meeting deadlines and budgets. You will assist with bid prep and maintain schedules, reporting, and on-site coordination with managers and subcontractors.

The role emphasizes safety, project profitability, and regular progress reviews, with opportunities for growth within a Midwest construction leader.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports.
• Identify quality control and CRI opportunities.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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 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

The Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid M edical P lan with H R A contribution ( eligibility requirements )
• Dental, Vision, and L ife I nsurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid s hort 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 Aff

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!