Project Engineer (Howard S. Wright)

Balfour Beatty US; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is looking for a Project Engineer in Richland, Washington. This entry-level role involves assisting Project Managers and Sr. Project Engineers with construction planning and execution. Responsibilities include project administration, maintaining schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is preferred, along with familiarity with RFIs and change orders. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $97,000 annually, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Internship or equivalent experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with planning and execution.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Proficiency using a personal computer

Client and subcontractor relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Position Summary

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is seeking a Project Engineer with a willingness to travel to projects in the Central, Northwestern and Southern portions of Washington State or Oregon. If you have a passion for what you do, a strong drive to achieve results, the ability to solve problems creatively, and a dedication to client service and relationship management, come join us! The Project Engineer is an entry level position that assists the Project Manager and Sr. Project Engineer with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule, as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials and maintaining schedules and budgets to ensure projects are completed with quality, profitability, and while complying with our Safety culture of Zero Harm.

Essential Functions

• Project financial responsibilities
• Preconstruction services
• Project start-up and scheduling
• Project administration, coordination, and close-out
• Promote client and subcontractor relations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Construction Management degrees preferred) or equivalent experience
• Internship, or equivalent experience, with a commercial general contractor
• Proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Perform other related duties as needed

Preferred Experience

• One to three years of previous work experience
• Familiarity with RFIs, change orders, submittals, and punch-lists
• Preparing sub-contractor meeting minutes

Salary Range

The base compensation range for the role posted above is $90,000 - $97,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.