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Field Project Engineer

Montana Civil Contractors Inc.
Douglas, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Field Project Engineer Job Description

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Montana Civil Contractors is looking for field project engineer to assist field superintendent and project manager. Montana Civil Contractors, Inc. is based in Belgrade, Montana, we are a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway or completed across Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. MCC specializes in Dams, landfills, wastewater lagoons, contract mining and mine reclamation, dams, underground utilities and water treatment systems, airport construction, and federal and state highway construction. On average 55 hrs , 5-6 days per week Salary. Full heath care, dental vision provided to employee, and company match 401K plan, paid time off benefits and sick days provided along with profit sharing.

Job Type: Full-time Salary

Salary range: $70,000 – $75,000 Base DOE. Plus benefits of vehicle rent, field diem.

Job Description:

Coordinate with project superintendent and project manager to schedule activities of construction project. Inspect work progress and construction site for safety to ensure that specification is met. Be able to read blueprints to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures. Assign work to employees. Must have technology skills

Tasks:

  • Assist PM in preparing competitive proposals using Hard Dollar Estimating software
  • Conduct take-offs utilizing Agtek modeling software
  • Assist PM in planning, organizing, and directing project activities from initial bid to project closeout
  • Assist PM in facilitating project subcontractors and suppliers
  • Ensure assigned projects/tasks are completed timely and with high level of accuracy and quality
  • Work alongside project manager and project superintendent on all quality control items
  • Monitor fieldwork execution/progress and report on productivity against budget
  • Quantity and field surveying utilizing Topcon GPS systems.
  • Assist PM and field superintendent with project document control, request for information (RFI's), supplemental information (SI's), submittals, drawing and spec review, etc.
  • Assist PM in managing all project closeout procedures

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Knowledge of machines and tools, business management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Active listener giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Talking to others to covey information effectively. Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Motivate, develop, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Work Context:

  • Outdoors, exposed to weather – everyday
  • Wear common PPE (protective safety equipment) reflective outer wear, glasses, boots, hard hat– everyday
  • Consequence of error- extremely serious
  • Face to face discussions – everyday
  • Decision making – everyday
  • Telephone, computer technology – everyday
  • Decision making- everyday

Requirements:

  • Must have a CET, CE, MET, Environmental Engineering degree or in graduation status
  • Strong organization skills, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule
  • Knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Primavera, Contractor Applications and Hard Dollar Estimating or equivalent.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication, organizational and supervisor skills are essential.
  • Must maintain confidentiality
  • Must have positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills and contribute to a team-oriented work environment.
  • Must be willing to travel to projects for extended periods of time.

Job Zone: MCC geographical area (Within 7 hours of Bozeman)

Application Questions:

  • How many years of field construction experience do you have?
  • What type of intern/construction projects have you been involved in?

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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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