Traveling Project Engineer - National Building Group

STO Building Group Careers; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Construction’s Project Engineer supports project managers to ensure work installed on the project meets plans and specifications. The role involves reviewing shop drawings, coordinating with the architect and subcontractors, and helping manage schedules on commercial projects.

Relocation to the project site is required as indicated; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to drive safety, quality, and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field required.
• 1+ year of experience with a commercial general contractor or internship preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to read plans and specs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Willingness to adapt plans to meet goals.
• Team-oriented with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers to ensure work meets plans and specifications.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for accuracy.
• Support cost-saving and value-analysis efforts on the project.
• Attend meetings and distribute minutes to participants.
• Publish weekly progress reports and maintain information logs.
• Update project schedules and milestones as needed.
• Assist in bidding and scope development for subs.
• Coordinate with superintendent on shop drawings and materials.

Skills

Blueprints

Communication

Word

Excel

OSHA knowledge

Problem solving

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Job description

Since this group operates nationally, this position will require relocation to the project site. The above-mentioned location does NOT reflect the location of the project. If you are not willing to relocate, please consider applying for a role that aligns more closely with your needs.

Summary

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcing.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.
• Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of experience with a commercial general contractor, or comparable internship experience, preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Demonstrates poise and mastery of language. Expresses ideas clearly in writing. Uses proper organization and grammar.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Flexibility: Willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.
• Cooperation: Works well with other people. Takes time to help co-workers, customers and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Learning Ability: Has the ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related information.
• The ability to understand and apply OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.
• Problem Solving: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• Working knowledge of scheduling programs preferred.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt, Time Away Benefits, 8 Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.