Student Project Engineer
Calista Brice LLC
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Job summary
Brice Incorporated is seeking a Student Project Engineer for a temporary assignment primarily in the field, with some office work in Alaska. The role supports the project team, collects data, and helps manage daily reports and schedules.
Expect 60-80% field time with potential extension. Strong organizational, communication, and safety skills are essential. Travel to remote sites is required.
Qualifications
- Completion of 2- or 3-years of postsecondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, or related course studies required; relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in the construction industry is preferred; heavy civil construction is strongly preferred.
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certification preferred.
- Valid state Driver’s License and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
- Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.
Responsibilities
- Collect and review timecards and equipment usage reports.
- Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of daily project reports.
- Enter time and equipment data into Heavy Job software daily; track quantities and communicate costs and amounts to the Superintendent.
- Review and calculate quantities upon receipt of pay estimates.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the grade checker for quantity calculations.
- Communicate with grade checkers to ensure accurate quantity measurements.
- Oversee and implement the site SWPPP.
- Maintain an organized field office.
- Keep detailed records including diaries, photos, and video logs.
- Draft correspondence related to project routes as needed.
- Document changes in work and conditions, reporting them to the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Corporate Office.
- Assist with project health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support updating and maintaining the project schedule.
- Travel to remote work locations for extended periods (up to 80% of the time).
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Job description
Brice Incorporated
Temporary
The Student Project Engineer will support the Project Manager, onsite Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Engineer with various documentation and administrative tasks related to the project. This temporary position is expected to last for approximately four (4) months, with the possibility of extension. The role will primarily be field based, with occasional office work. The Student Project Engineer will spend 60%-80% of their time on field operations, with the remainder dedicated to office-based responsibilities.
- Collect and review timecards and equipment usage reports.
- Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of daily project reports.
- Enter time and equipment data into Heavy Job software daily; track quantities and communicate costs and amounts to the Superintendent.
- Review and calculate quantities upon receipt of pay estimates.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the grade checker for quantity calculations.
- Communicate with grade checkers to ensure accurate quantity measurements.
- Oversee and implement the site Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- Maintain an organized and efficient field office.
- Keep detailed records, including job diaries, photos, and video logs.
- Draft correspondence related to project routes as needed.
- Document changes in work and conditions, reporting them to the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Corporate Office.
- Assist with project health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Support the Superintendent and Project Engineer in updating and maintaining the project schedule.
- Travel to remote work locations for extended periods (up to 80% of the time).
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
- Basic knowledge of the construction industry and willingness to learn heavy civil construction trade.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
- Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions.
- Ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
- Ability to focus on solving conflict and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate utilizing both verbal and written methods.
- Ability to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
- Ability to approach others tactfully; react well under pressure.
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness; ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality; ability to apply feedback to improve performance; ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Ability to observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approaches or methods to fit the situation best, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Type 45 words per minute and should have adequate knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
- Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company and ability to learn new applications.
- Completion of 2- or 3-years of postsecondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, or related course studies required; relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in the construction industry is preferred; heavy civil construction is strongly preferred.
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certification preferred.
- Valid state Driver’s License and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
- Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is based in Alaska's remote locations but consistent with typical construction environments. Work may require weekend and/or evening work.
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
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