Project Engineer (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to enhance project planning and coordination. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee budgets, compliance, and scheduling while ensuring that project goals are met efficiently. With a focus on safety and community impact, this position offers a chance to work on significant construction projects that shape the environment. Join a family-owned company with a rich history in the construction field, where your contributions will be valued and your career can flourish through various growth opportunities. If you have the drive for excellence and a passion for construction, this role is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Wellness Incentive Program

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, budgets, and compliance regulations.
• Prepare schedules and monitor job costs against estimates.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Construction Estimation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in a Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Project Engineer

Independence Excavating is looking to add a Project Engineer to our team that will take charge of streamlining the planning and coordination of project initiatives while maintaining budgets, compliance regulations and scheduling.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

1. Reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications
2. Soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
3. Reviewing estimated productions with Superintendents to finalize the bid
4. Preparing a detailed schedule and maintaining it
5. Assembling job cost codes for projects and regularly updating them
6. Preparing the detail needed for the Project Manager to submit pay estimates to Owners
7. Monitoring production, resource utilization and overall job cost vs. estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects
8. Monitoring and checking the progress of project close-out activities such as punch list coordination, furnishing as-built drawings, providing O & M manuals, and compiling final estimate/retainer billing
9. Other tasks as needed

Do you have what it takes?

1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
2. 3-4 years of previous related experience is required
3. Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
4. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors
5. Demonstrated ability to manage budget, schedule, people, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
6. Must be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates

Why IX?

1. Weekly Competitive Pay!
2. Excellent Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Paid corporate training program

Tuition Reimbursement

Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement

Family-owned and operated since 1956

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.