Project Engineer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Shreveport, Louisiana

ZipRecruiter; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee bridge projects in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role involves planning, managing project logs, and communicating with clients to ensure successful project execution. You will be responsible for negotiating contracts, scheduling work, and resolving disputes, all while ensuring quality control and timely documentation. Join a company known for its robust bonding capacity and a strong presence in the civil infrastructure sector, where your contributions will directly impact significant projects across the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

Paid company holidays

Paid PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with matching

Short/Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the heavy civil industry.
• Strong understanding of project management and cost allocation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plan drawings and revisions for bridge projects.
• Calculate pricing and issue contracts for subcontractors.
• Supervise cost allocation of labor, equipment, and materials.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Cost Allocation

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Degree in construction management

Tools

Primavera 3

Primavera 6

Job description

Job Description

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently searching for a Project Engineer to help plan and oversee bridge projects in Shreveport, Louisiana. Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail, and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities. Our services include demolition, heavy earthwork, soil stabilization, mass excavation, drainage, pile driving, concrete paving, infrastructure rehabilitation, top-down construction, bridge construction, major interstate and highway projects, airports, marine, and rail installations.

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Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain plan drawings and revisions.
2. Create and maintain all required Project Logs.
3. Perform material take-offs.
4. Communicate with the owner and client representatives.
5. Calculate pricing and issue contracts and purchase orders for subcontractors and suppliers.
6. Schedule subcontractor work and supplier material deliveries.
7. Negotiate with the owner on time extensions, delay impacts, and accelerations.
8. Measure all work put in place and monitor quantities; report these to the project manager for monthly estimates and reporting to the accounting department.
9. Participate with the Project Manager in resolving quantity disputes with the owner/engineer.
10. Assist the Project Manager in developing requests for payment for extra work and claims for changes; maintain project records and documentation.
11. Prepare all close-out documents at contract completion.
12. Ensure all submittals are timely and quality control plans are followed.
13. Supervise cost allocation of all labor, equipment, and materials purchased on the project.
14. Make daily reports of hours worked, work performed, and delays or extra work.
15. Present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and management.
16. Operate Primavera 3 and 6 with a moderate to high proficiency.
17. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in the heavy civil industry.

Company Overview

Primoris, formed in 2004 and traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM, provides construction, maintenance, and engineering services across power, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities, and civil infrastructure sectors. We are ranked in the top 1% of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors by ENR, with projects across the U.S. and Canada. Visit www.prim.com for more information.

Supported by robust bonding capacity and resources, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation, and transportation industries, serving private and governmental clients such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Our units include North Louisiana, South Louisiana, Texas, HMA Paving, Concrete Paving, and Infrastructure Rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching

EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies and is not responsible for fees related to such submissions unless through an approved vendor agreement.