Project Engineer: Civil Construction & Estimating

Granite Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction, via its Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. subsidiary, seeks a Project Engineer to provide technical engineering support and ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. You will assist with job controls, interpret designs, and track costs and schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2 years in estimating or engineering; frequent travel to job sites; proficiency with MS Office; and strong organization and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years in construction estimating support, engineering, or field support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
• Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specs are followed.
• Ensure all completed work complies with codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare documentation records such as status reports and punch lists for accuracy.
• Provide technical direction on project material controls to minimize costs.
• Develop quantity take-offs, material price lists, and labor costs for estimates.
• Research historical data to compile reports and guidelines for future estimates.
• Maintain working documents to support bid submission accuracy.
• Partner with construction leaders to ensure teamwork and safety on site.

Skills

MS Office

Construction knowledge

Trigonometry

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Business Administration

Job description

Granite Construction, via its Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. subsidiary, seeks a Project Engineer to provide technical engineering support and ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. You will assist with job controls, interpret designs, and track costs and schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2 years in estimating or engineering; frequent travel to job sites; proficiency with MS Office; and strong organization and safety focus.