Project Engineer (Construction/Heavy Civil)

Lyles Construction Group

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of experience in estimating support or engineering.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues effectively.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques, drawings, specifications, and standards.
  • Strong computer skills with experience in job costing and scheduling software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with pre-construction activities like planning and design interpretation.
  • Develop and manage project engineering procedures and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with contract, budget, and schedule through job controls.
  • Prepare estimates for change order work.
  • Distribute and notify parties of approved change orders.
  • Oversee procurement of labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Promote a 'Zero Accident Culture' by following safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Work in a dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration.
  • Engagement with various stakeholders including owners and subcontractors.
  • Potential for career growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Position Description

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, application of construction methods.
  • Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work documentation.
  • Assists with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
  • Prepares estimate of company's change order work.
  • Assembles and notifies all parties of approved change orders in accordance with owner contract requirements.
  • Issues service agreements for various needs as directed by Project Manager.
  • Completes required new hire documentation for field personnel.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationship with Owners, subcontractors, and field personnel.
  • Distributes new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses and other project information to all affected parties.
  • Procures of labor, materials and equipment.
  • Dedicated to achieving a "Zero Accident Culture" by adhering to site safety protocols and OSHA safety standards.
  • Assists Field Engineers with job duty requirements such as timecard review and invoice processing.
  • Takes weekly jobsite photographs for documentation purposes. Manages project photo database.
  • Oversees in preparation of project status reports, participates in project status meetings, and development of meeting minutes.
  • Assists in project close-out activities.
  • Manage and mentor a team of engineers and construction staff, providing guidance and support.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Prepare regular progress reports and present findings to senior management and clients.
  • Trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work, identifies complaints, and resolves problems.


Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years' experience in estimating support, engineering, field support or similar experience.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarization with software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • A valid California Driver's License
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)

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