Project Engineer in Kalamazoo

Energy Jobline ZR; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Job summary

Nicholson Construction is seeking a civil engineering–driven professional to provide technical, quality control and administrative support on our construction sites. The role focuses on enforcing safety regulations, performing field QC tests, managing records and supporting project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, with 1–3 years of construction experience and familiarity with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree.
• 1–3 years of construction or geotechnical experience or related field work.
• Basic bidding and job costing knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, quality control and administrative support to project teams on jobsites.
• Ensure compliance with Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations.
• Perform field quality control tests and manage quality control records.
• Order materials, write purchase orders and track inventory.
• Assist in drawing interpretation, surveys and geometry-related tasks.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work.

Skills

Quality control

Field testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

Provides technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on jobsites

Essential Functions

• Ensures that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are followed and enforced
• Performs field quality control tests
• Prepares and manage quality control and production records
• Orders materials, writes purchase orders, and tracks inventory
• Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.)
• Researches and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors
• Performs field surveys and resolves geometry issues
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work
• Assists in preparation of change order documentation and claim analysis
• Ensures all installation follows Nicholson Quality Control Manual

Education & Training

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree

Experience

• Experience (1-3 years) of construction equipment/ techniques (i.e. drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, or geotechnical work)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of bidding and job costing procedures
• Knowledgeable in structural and geotechnical designs related to our techniques
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, pull and push at least 40 pounds
• Travel per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home

Mental Requirements

• Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.
• Make decisions and assume accountability
• Concentrate on tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Identify and resolve conflict
• Assess safety and risk

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term
• Long Term
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Maternal and Paternal Leave
• 401(k)matching
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Days

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