Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Webuildidaho; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Project Engineer for heavy civil construction. You will support project planning, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with the project manager, superintendent, foremen and crews to meet project goals.

The role requires strong reading of plans, cost control, and subcontractor administration. Travel to sites will be needed. A Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in construction are preferred, with proficiency in MS Office and Primavera a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is highly desired.
• 12+ years of experience in construction for a Project Engineer.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specs and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of pre-construction and construction processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction well.
• Maintain punctual, regular attendance according to project and company hours.
• Proficient in MS Office; Primavera and Heavy Job/Heavy Bid are a plus.
• Experience managing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling of the project.
• Manages revenue, cost and cash flow.
• Contracts, manages and coordinates sub-contractors and product vendors.
• Participates in the preparation and implementation of permanent design management and quality control.
• Maintains close contact and good working relationships with client representatives.
• Assists in Operations planning.
• Administers contracts and subcontracts.
• Trains and directs Field Engineers.
• Develops and maintains owner relations.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Team collaboration

Punctual attendance

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Heavy Job/Heavy Bid

Job description

Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

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Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Project Engineer. Our Construction Engineers provide project planning, scheduling, procurement, and related technical and administrative support to lead individuals on the project. This position works closely with the project manager, superintendent, foremen and crews to support the overall needs of the project.

This position will be on site in our Dallas, TX office and will require travel to assigned project on an as needed basis.

All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduling of the project.
• Manages revenue, cost, and cash flow.
• Contracts, manages and coordinates sub-contractors and product vendors.
• Participates in the preparation and implementation of permanent design management and quality control.
• Maintains close contact and good working relationships with client representatives.
• Assists in Operations planning.
• Administers contracts and subcontracts.
• Trains and directs Field Engineers.
• Develops and maintains owner relations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is highly desired in the related fields of Construction Management or Engineering.
• Project Engineer: 12+ years of experience working in construction.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• An excellent understanding of pre-construction and construction processes.
• Must work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction and adheres to feedback from site superintendent and project managers.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance in accordance with project and company work hours.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office, Primavera is a plus, Heavy Job/Heavy Bid is a plus.
• Working experience managing engineers.

Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
• Temporary Away from Home Assignment Benefits: Field Engineers assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for:
  • Weekly Subsistence: For housing and meals.
  • Home Leave: Monthly home rotation, travel reimbursement up to $500, and 16 hours of time off.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.