Project Engineer - Concrete - Traveling

Sundt Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k)

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Atlanta to serve as the technical information source for the project, handling drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. The role involves coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, with potential supervision of Field Engineers.

The position offers a clear three-step progression (I, II, Senior). The ideal candidate will bring a four-year construction degree or equivalent training and 3–4

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards.
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent training with 3–4 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of PMP components for project execution and change management.
• Develops procurement schedule and integrates with project CPM; coordinates submittals and review for compliance.
• Understands contract documents and administers budgeting and cost controls to stay within budget.
• Maintains As-built documents and compiles close-out requirements including manuals and warranties.
• Plans, develops and supervises project team members to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Prepares and reviews change orders and cost adjustments, distributing documents to field personnel.

Skills

Construction engineering

Team management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Job description

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt you’re not just hiring into a company—you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, including a 401(k) and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees, and training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. The role responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders, maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and may assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position offers a three-step progression (I, II, and Senior).

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans to ensure successful project execution, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
• Develops a procurement schedule and integrates it with the project CPM schedule; procures necessary material and equipment; coordinates submittals with other trades; reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
• Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications; administers budgeting and cost controlling processes to keep the project within the approved budget; demonstrates business acumen within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains As-built contract documents and compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications.
• May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participate in takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
• Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms, coordinates agendas, and prepares minutes for all meetings while maintaining various project logs.
• Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner; maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel; prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
• Prevents claims, identifies potential claims, quantifies, and mitigates/ resolves the effects of those that do occur in a timely manner.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, and in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationships between other functional units.
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines; ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions, if required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-hat, vest, etc.
• Can reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Can stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• Can use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Must use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis.
• Can sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee stock ownership plan & 401(k)
• Industry-leading health coverage starting your first day
• Flexible time off (FTO)
• Medical, health savings and wellness credits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace wellness programs
• Mental health program
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee-owner perks
• Educational assistance
• Sundt Foundation - charitable employee-owners program