Assistant Project Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Lawrence-Lynch Corp is looking to hire a full-time Project Engineer. Do you want to work at an established company that values diversity and cultivates a team culture? Are you seeking a company that empowers their employees to work creatively, have autonomy in decision-making, and provides opportunity for collaboration? Are you ready to take your Management career to the next level? If so, please read on!

The Project Engineer earns a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also offer exceptional benefits including a medical plan, basic life insurance, a pension plan, holidays, and paid time off (PTO) that are 100% employer-paid! We also contribute 50% to the dental plan premiums and offer voluntary employee-paid vision, supplemental life & AD&D, AFLAC, and 401(k) plans. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT LAWRENCE-LYNCH CORP

Doing business since 1972, we are a robust family-owned company that is a leader in the civil construction industry. From all aspects of utility construction to paving to hot mix asphalt manufacturing, our diverse and talented team transforms communities and helps people get where they need to go. We give back. We care about our community, our customers, and each other.

Without a doubt, our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing our employees with professional development and promotional opportunities. We continually reinvest in our employees. In order to recruit a cohesive workforce that is knowledgeable, motivated, and capable, we offer competitive pay, amazing benefits, and a positive work culture.

The Project Engineer position provides administrative and tactical support to experienced Project Managers and Estimator. This position assists in preparing accurate and detailed project estimates, supporting complex projects, providing information to assist with the supervision of construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring they are completed within time and budgetary constraints, and are in compliance with job specifications and safety regulations. This position also benefits from the mentorship of the company's experienced Project Managers, receiving guidance, support, and career development.

The Project Engineer also directs their own assigned projects, including oversees all phases of a construction project from initial estimating, planning, and to completion. Supervises the field construction of a project to complete the work on schedule, within budget, and to the quality of workmanship specified. Protects and promotes the company's interests in all matters and does whatever is reasonably necessary to discharge duties and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the functions identified below.

Essential Functions:
Estimating

• Assists Project Managers & Estimators with analysis of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scopeof work and required contents of Calculates complete takeoffs of scope of work.
• Compares and qualifies vendor and subcontractor
• Office Engineer
• Provides engineering support for projects in various stages of
• Maintains construction files and
• Receives, reviews, forwards and tracks status of submittals and change
• Initiates, prepares, reviews, tracks and distributes
• Assists in project buy out - generates Requests for Quotes RFQs."
• Assists in preparation of monthly owner project status

Project Execution
Manage purchase orders, subcontracts and submittal process to procure goods and services at competitive prices and in a timely manner. May manage coordination with vendors and subcontractors according to the project specific purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Builds and maintains project schedules that provide clear direction for project team.
• Manages day to day operational aspects of assigned projects:
• Effective execution of the work plan according to Lawrence-Lynch's methodology.
• Enforces project standards.
• Identifies resources needed, procures project supplies & materials, and assigns individual responsibilities. Tracks subcontractor & supplier participation onprojects, documents truck times.
• Coordinates scheduling with main office/dispatch.
• Mitigates risk exposure and promotes environmental health and safety.
• GPS/Engineering
• May support the GPS/Engineering Division by building AutoCAD' models' of project and assisting in GPS and 'intelligent' machine control
• Duties may overlap or work in conjunction with the Civil Construction Office Engineer, GPS/Engineering, and/or Superintendent roles.
• Administrative/Accounting
• Ensures project documents are completed in a timely manner and submitted for processing; Assists in monthly estimate preparation. Documents all contract influenced information (i.e. change order management), tracking of measurement and payment items including quantities, LLC payroll, and change orders.
• Assists others to ensure project documents are completed, current and stored
• Assist with maintaining submittal management database(s). Assist with daily reports, JHA's, other required reporting.
• Assists in invoice approvals/quantity reconciliations; provides monthly estimate preparation, cost and schedule reporting; communicates with accounting to facilitate monthly job cost

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma and four (4) years of relevant experience in construction field operations and/or estimating; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and
• Experience with estimating software such as Bid2Win, Agtek Earthworks, and AutoCAD isa plus.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 is preferred).
• First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.
• Competent Person, Excavation, Trenching and Fall Protection Certifications are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of highways and roads, site work or other related fields. Understanding of estimating functions.
• Knowledge of civil engineering infrastructure projects, including paving, concrete, water, sewer, grading, drainage and other utilities. Ability to read and understand consultant drawings, blueprints, models, contracts, and reports.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and estimating software.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and writing skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with attention-to-detail. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration and efficient resource utilization throughout our company.
• Ability to comply with Lawrence-Lynch Corp.'s policies, including the Code of Ethics.
• Must treat customers and employees with honesty and respect.

Lawrence-Lynch Corp is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran, or disability status.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.