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Concrete Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is looking for a self-motivated Project Engineer who provides administrative, technical, and operational support to the Project Manager throughout all phases of concrete construction projects. This position is responsible for coordinating project documentation, tracking project progress, facilitating communication between the office and field, and ensuring project information is accurate, organized, and timely. The Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting successful project execution while maintaining strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel.

• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and administering multiple construction projects from award through closeout.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and related documents to develop a thorough understanding of project requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain all project documentation, including submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, meeting minutes, correspondence, and project files.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of project schedules, work plans, and project communications with internal departments and field personnel.
• Track project progress, material procurement, equipment needs, subcontractor activities, and critical milestones to help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Assist with estimating change orders, preparing quantity takeoffs, tracking project costs, and maintaining accurate project records.
• Coordinate material orders, supplier deliveries, subcontractor documentation, permits, inspections, and other project logistics.
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Superintendents, Crew Supervisors, customers, vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors to facilitate timely resolution of project issues.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, project logs, and other documentation required for project management, billing, forecasting, and project closeout.
• Support the Project Manager in monitoring project budgets, contract compliance, and documentation related to project financial performance.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical project files to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Participate in project meetings and occasional jobsite visits to verify project status, gather information, and support communication between the office and field.
• Assist with project closeout by coordinating punch lists, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, final inspections, and contract closeout requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project administration, communication, efficiency, and document management while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations set forth by CTI policies, OSHA, Federal, and State laws.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• 1-3+ years Commercial and/or Heavy Highway Construction experience required.
• Higher education in related field, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
• Able to accurately read and interpret plans and specifications, site survey control points, and layout building, floor, foundation, and paving work.
• Excellent time management skills. Works well under time constraints and responds positively to change.
• Professional, friendly, possesses a positive attitude, self-motivated, and proactive.

Concrete Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Company policy and a background check.