Project Engineer

Ames Construction

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of estimating or project management experience in heavy industrial construction.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with various stakeholders.
  • Proficient in MS Office, estimating software (HCSS), and Primavera.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good attention to detail and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate project costs and manage project controls, scheduling, and tracking.
  • Collaborate with Project Manager, Engineers, and Superintendents.
  • Establish communication channels with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
  • Review and process shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
  • Oversee quality control, safety, and environmental initiatives.
  • Assist in project layout and identify critical work items.
  • Support monthly billings, cash flow projections, and change order processing.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership structure fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized top contractor.
  • Strong focus on safety and environmental programs.
  • Commitment to community improvement through construction projects.
Full Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Estimating, project control, scheduling, quantity tracking.
  • Support a team consisting of Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other staff.
  • Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, & workforce.
  • Review shop drawing, submittals and schedules, and process RFIs
  • Monitoring the quality control, safety and environmental programs.
  • Understand and assist with project layout.
  • Identify critical work items, and procure long-lead items.
  • Assist with monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.
  • Manage document control including submittals schedules, contract documents, shop drawings, etc.
  • Assist with delivery, inventory, and warehousing of materials and equipment.
  • Resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce.
  • Maintaining as-built drawings & manuals.
  • Attend and/or lead meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned


Experience, Education & Skills
  • 3 or more years of estimating or project management experience in the heavy industrial construction industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience.
  • Be able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
  • Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interface with owner representatives, engineering firms, subcontractors, other team members and senior management.
  • Proficiency in use of computer software applications including, MS Office, HCSS or similar estimating programs, Agtek or similar earthwork programs, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledgeable in Primavera.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize.
  • Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License.


Working Conditions
  • Travel: This position is geographically located in Albuquerque, NM or surrounding states.
  • Construction Site Environment: Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
  • Office Environment: Extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
  • Expected salary range of $80,000-$120,000


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