Project Engineer Highway Construction Manager

Northern Impact; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager with experience in highway construction management. The ideal candidate will monitor project schedules, manage budgets, and supervise field technicians. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and DOT construction management experience are required. The firm offers a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking.
• DOT construction management experience.
• One or more DOT construction material certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction schedules and project budgets.
• Field supervision of trained technicians.
• Ensure quality control activities are performed.

Skills

Client service orientation

Strong decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

CADD (MicroStation preferred)

Job description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager professional with experience in Highway Construction principles. Their family of engineers is growing, and they would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture they have built. They believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

• Highly motivated, qualified, and client service-orientated Project Engineer specializing in roadway/highway construction management
• Construction schedule monitoring
• Project budget monitoring
• Field supervision of trained technicians
• Translate and implement project plans and special provisions
• Evaluate and document construction operations
• Sample, test and provide acceptance for materials used on projects according to standards and special criteria
• Complete required project documentation including progress payments and contract changes to achieve final project acceptance
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
• Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients, and other agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• DOT Construction Management experience
• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection and construction layout staking
• One or more of DOT construction material certification in: Aggregate Production, Bituminous Plant, Bituminous Street, Bridge Construction, Concrete Field, Concrete Plant, Concrete Strength, Grading and Base
• Familiarity with state Department of Transportation standards
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and Power Point) CADD (MicroStation preferred)
• Preferred Additional Experience (Not Required)
• Knowledge of topographic and construction surveying
• Design experience
• Have a solid understanding of DOT’s consulting expectations and needs
• Experience in roadway design using GEOPAK and MicroStation
• U.S. Residency