Project Engineer – Industrial Construction Growth & Impact

Baker Construction; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Project Engineer. You will support field activities and collaborate with the Project Manager on project administration for multiple small projects or one medium-to-large project, handling cost control, scheduling, and procurement planning.

This role requires 1–3 years of industrial construction experience, a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, strong Excel skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in industrial construction, deep foundations or related heavy civil work.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Adhere to developing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as required

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute contract documents, addenda, field orders, RFIs and RFPs.
• Develops and manages the project schedule on small or mid-sized projects.
• Review and track shop drawings and submittals for specification compliance.
• Support project quality control efforts, including deviation reports, pre-pour inspections, and testing requirements.
• Assist in preparing proposals and owner change order requests, including pricing of self-perform work.
• Maintain "As-Built" drawings and prepare project close-out documentation.
• Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process, communicate project requirements, and develop the initial procurement plans, budgets, etc.
• Collect and organize O&M manuals, guarantees, and warranties.
• Works with the Project Manager to approve and code project invoices
• Help maximize efficiency and quality through effective use of self-perform work.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Project Engineer. You will support field activities and collaborate with the Project Manager on project administration for multiple small projects or one medium-to-large project, handling cost control, scheduling, and procurement planning.

This role requires 1–3 years of industrial construction experience, a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, strong Excel skills, and effective communication.