Project Engineer — Scheduling, Budget & Field Ops

Ames Construction, Inc.; Hyrum (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on a major construction effort in Utah.

This role emphasizes scheduling, financial forecasting, and operational planning to help mitigate risk and ensure successful project completion. The position requires a minimum of two years in construction or a construction-related degree, with strong communication, time management, and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of construction experience or a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Positive attitude and motivated mindset.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• High attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Proficiency with computer applications for project control (Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Primavera preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with scheduling, financial forecasting, and planning.
• Lead contract management reviews and bid document analysis.
• Conduct regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets and cost forecasting, and share information with the team.
• Provide technical support and constructability reviews for field operations.
• Oversee construction progress and ensure schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, and applicable regulations.
• Delegate tasks to team members based on skills and capacity.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office / Outlook

Primavera P6

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Ames Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project team on a major construction effort in Utah.

This role emphasizes scheduling, financial forecasting, and operational planning to help mitigate risk and ensure successful project completion. The position requires a minimum of two years in construction or a construction-related degree, with strong communication, time management, and detail orientation.