Project Engineer (NC)

Donley Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

PTO

Bonus Structure

Medical Insurance

FSA or HSA

401K with Company Match

ESOP

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Donley’s is seeking a Project Engineer to support structural concrete construction projects in the Raleigh, NC area. The role involves safety program execution, document review, scheduling support, and coordination with project teams to ensure timely, high-quality execution.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering, 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem solving and critical thinking demonstrated in project contexts.
• Ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and craft employees.

Responsibilities

• Support project safety programs and conduct site safety audits.
• Review construction documents and coordinate with project teams to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Assist in preparing project and scheduling documents; monitor progress and update as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and disseminate information to stakeholders.
• Assist in processing change orders and take-offs as required.
• Prepare as-built drawings and maintain document logs for ASIs, Bulletins, and RFIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Urgency-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Due to our continued growth, Donley's is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with projects located in the Raleigh, NC area.
Consider becoming a part of one of the nation's most respected and driven structural concrete construction firms!
Donley’s is a fourth-generation, nationally recognized leader in concrete construction, and restoration services with annual revenues over $200 million. We engage genuine people to provide concrete construction services that deliver and sustain our clients’ vision. The organization’s core values of people, safety, solutions and performance have remained the same since our founding in 1941. In 2023, Donley's transitioned to an Employee-Owned structure, making employees the owners of the business. Please Apply today to join our growing team!
Why join us?

• Work-Life Balance
• PTO
• Bonus Structure
• Medical Insurance
• FSA or HSA
• 401K with Company Match
• ESOP
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Safety

• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Donley’s Safety Program.
• Safety Audit Process - walk the jobsite and discuss with field personnel what we can be doing to make the jobsites safer. Conduct a minimum of four SafetyNet audits every month.
• Develop Site Specific Safety Plans with Regional Safety Manager and review monthly with project teams and Safety Manager.

Other

• Proactively review construction documents to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Work with project manager, superintendent and estimating department on subcontractor and supplier bid tab sheets to determine lowest responsible bidder.
• Assist project manager and scheduling personnel in preparation of project and billing schedules; updating same throughout project; and, analyzing schedules for potential issues.
• Review of shop drawings for accuracy and constructability issues and coordinate with engineering, superintendents and general foremen; maintain shop drawing log.
• Distribution of construction and/or informational documents to appropriate parties, i.e., bulletins and Architectural Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s).
• Assist in processing change orders and change management processes as assigned and develop quantity take offs for change orders and work orders, as needed.
• Coordinate job meetings; take meeting minutes and finalize/distribute same to necessary parties.
• Prepare as-built drawings for Donley’s work and coordinate obtaining as-built drawings from subcontractors and maintain updated log of construction documents including ASI’s and Bulletins.
• Prepare notification of project close-out requirements in conformance with project documents with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage the RFI process.
• Schedule equipment and material deliveries, as assigned by PM or superintendent, for self-perform and subcontractors. Provide information regarding same to PM and superintendent on an as needed basis.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant construction experience (including co-op experience, concrete preferred)
• Basic understanding of construction document control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong sense of urgency and a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of assignments.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 or more semesters of co-op or internship experience in commercial construction (concrete preferred).

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