Project Engineer - General Contractor

Crowder Construction Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k) Savings Plan with Matching Contributions

Career-Based Training

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Crowder Construction Company in Virginia Beach is looking for a dedicated individual to support project management in heavy construction infrastructure projects. The role involves planning, stakeholder coordination, and safety adherence.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering or construction management degree or equivalent experience, has strong software skills, and is committed to optimizing project efficiency. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, and career training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree, construction management degree, or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Crowder safety requirements.
• Plan work and purchase materials with safety in mind.
• Assist the Project Manager with daily project duties.
• Optimize cash flow and build relationships with subcontractors.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Estimating

Communication

Subcontractor management

Education

4-year engineering degree or construction management degree

5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Primavera Project Planner

COINS

Job description

Overview

Crowder is a family‑owned general contractor with a focus on heavy construction infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast, including bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants, and other energy facilities.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Able to pass a drug test
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and adhere to Crowder safety requirements; observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites.
• Plan work and purchase materials with safety in mind.
• Assist the Project Manager with daily project duties.
• Expedite material procurement, approval, and delivery as necessary to promote accurate and efficient project construction.
• Prepare and track all necessary submittals.
• Obtain required material certifications.
• Assist Project Manager with material billing preparations.
• Order necessary materials and supplies.
• Maintain project files, current drawings, and production records.
• Assist in the preparation and submittal of all documentation and records required for change orders.
• Assist in the analysis of cost for extra work.
• Assist Project Manager in overall coordination of the project, including subcontractors. Approve receiving invoices.
• Optimize cash flow.
• Build and maintain positive subcontractor relationships.
• Identify, pursue, and recover fair compensation for all changes in scope.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4‑year engineering degree, construction management degree, or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of computer software such as AutoCAD, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Primavera Project Planner, COINS, etc.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, and estimating.
• Ability to prepare subcontractor scopes of work.
• Familiarity with pricing, purchasing, and preparation of purchase orders for materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.

Benefits

• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• 401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• Company‑Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Crowder YōUniversity Career‑Based Training
• Educational Assistance
• Direct Deposit

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