Project Engineer - Governmental

Caddell Construction; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Holidays paid by company

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Company housing

Job summary

Caddell Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for commercial projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of construction experience and a four-year degree in engineering or construction management. You will interact with multiple on-site departments to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project milestones.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in the construction industry required.
• Four-year degree in engineering or construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates and manages onsite construction engineering activities for Commercial projects.
• Provides technical support for construction planning and design interpretation, method application, and constructability reviews.
• Develops, implements, and administers project procedures and documents to support construction.
• Interfaces with on-site departments to resolve problems, ensure quality and safety, and support schedules.
• Coordinates with superintendents on delivery of materials and maintaining the project schedule.
• Develops and negotiates proposals and change orders with owners and subcontractors.
• Maintains project schedule updates and identifies schedule issues.
• Conducts business correspondence and billing/financial reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in engineering/construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resumes will be reviewed continuously.

Rewards of Working at Caddell –Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Plans, develops, coordinates and manages onsite construction engineering activities for Commercial projects. Handles business correspondence, billing and financial reporting.
• Provides technical support for construction efforts including participation in construction planning. Assists with design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews.
• Develops, implements, and administers project procedures and other work controlling documents to support overall construction.
• Interfaces with all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, project safety etc., in support of overall project schedule.
• Responsible for looking ahead and paying attention to the work flow, coordinating with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule.
• Develops, tracks and negotiates proposals and change orders for the implementation of contract changes with the owner and subcontractors.
• Accurately maintain the project schedule by completing period schedule updates within required time frames and identifying any schedule issues.
• Conducts business correspondence and billing/financial reporting.

Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.

Reporting Structure

Project Manager

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment.There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Education / Experience

1-2 years' experience in the construction industry required. Four-year degree in engineering or construction management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective written and verbal communication skills.Strong client relations skills are a must.Excellent organizational skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.