Project Engineer I

The Project Engineer I will be responsible for assisting senior project management in overseeing state and federally funded highway construction projects in the greater Roanoke area, particularly on Interstate 81. This position will work closely with Owners/Prime Contractors and Adams field personnel to schedule, plan, and successfully complete the milling and paving portions of large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project management team with establishing both long term and short-term scheduling for each job in accordance with the project phasing
• Clearly communicate the plan and goals for each shift to all necessary parties
• Review and identify potential safety or constructability issues and clearly communicate them to relevant personnel
• Coordinate with various internal divisions to ensure that all necessary personnel and equipment for the shift are ready and available
• Accurately document and record all daily productions, quantities, locations of work, and notes about miscellaneous occurrences on the jobsite. Provide reports to necessary parties
• Work closely with inspectors and QC staff to ensure all VDOT specifications are being met
• Assist in enabling crews to achieving maximize efficiency while also minimizing safety hazards to both employees and traveling public by ensuring that work areas are adequately prepared and all plans are in place prior to the crew’s mobilization to the site.
• Ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles when they arise in the field
• Coordinate with owner and general contractor on a regular basis to ensure that overall project schedule and goals are being met
• Remain informed about incurred costs versus estimated costs to ensure that the project is built within the estimated budget
• Willingness to work night shift as required by project schedule and prescribed DOT work hours
  
  

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of reading highway construction plans required
• Basic understanding of construction survey grades required
• Strong organizational skills are required
• Experience managing construction crews and projects preferred
• Experience and understanding of asphalt milling and paving operations preferred
• Experience working on VDOT construction projects, specifically Design Build and Bid Build projects is preferred
• Civil Engineering or other construction related degree preferred (years of relevant experience in lieu of college degree will also be considered)
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads of up to 75 pounds or more on a day-to-day basis;
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Capacity to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods, often ranging from 8 to 14 hours, without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to quickly move the arms and/or legs.
• Comfort working in extreme temperatures (heat and cold), humidity, and dusty environments.
  
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with night shift differential paid weekly
• Company truck, cell phone, laptop, and/or iPad provided
• Professional development and certification reimbursement provided
  
  

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Employer paid life/AD&D insurance

Vision

Employer paid short term disability

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

This job description should not be construed to imply that this is exclusive standards of the position. Employees are directed to follow additional instructions and perform related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.