Project Engineer- Heavy Civil/Highway

Application Instructions

NOW HIRING PROJECT ENGINEERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement
  
  

Provides support to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Compiles production and cost statistics and analyzes production statistics to identify problem areas. Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Accounting, Clients Vendors and Subcontractors to ensure that all paperwork, correspondence, submittals, etc. are responded to in a timely manner in order to guarantee the project’s acceptance from beginning to completion. Time will be spent in the project office and field helping push the project forward to meet deadlines and ensuring accuracy. Projects include but not limited to highway and roadway projects involving road reconstruction, bridge construction, street widening, installation or replacement of roadway drainage systems, dirt excavation, etc.

Position Description

Project Engineer responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below.

• Prepares and Distribute Project Submittals.
• Prepares Subcontracts and Purchase Agreements for the project.
• Maintains and Distribute Plan Drawings and Revisions.
• Initializes and maintain required Project Logs. (RFI’s, Change Orders, Submittals, )
• Assists in the Preparation of Work Plans for Upcoming Scopes of Work.
• Obtains required Permits for Job Site Activity.
• Setup of Utilities, Services and Water Meters.
• Tracking quantities to ensure accurate payment by Owner.
• Track project expenses and records them in Heavy Job/Viewpoint on a weekly basis.
• Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and performs Safety Inspections Weekly and assist Project Teams in preparing and maintaining Safety Meeting.
• Maintain Daily Production Quantities for cost.
• Reviewing budgets and adjust job costing.
• Managing change order correspondence and tracking.
• Assists and Ensures timely and accurate Project close outs.
• Assists with Scheduling.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.
  
  

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.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training, and/or related experience.
• 6 months to 3 years of construction experience required (including internships, preferably heavy civil experience).
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, procedures pertaining to highway / road construction.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicates effectively at all levels of the organization, and lead through influence – with the purpose of driving change and delivering positive outcomes.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision and as a team player.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Pass criminal and driving background checks.
• Valid Driver License.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.