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Construction Engineer

General Description  

The Construction Engineer is an entry level engineering position in the heavy highway/civil and site development fields of construction.  The Construction Engineer will report to the Project Engineer on a jobsite.

Key Duties

• Produce labor and equipment cost reports to monitor production costs, drive billing, budgets and costs to complete.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly quantities to monitor production, drive management reports and reconcile owner quantities using Excel and SAP.
• Assists Field Engineer and Project Engineer in updating project schedule in P6.
• Initiates purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals and material deliveries.
• Prepare the forecasted final cost reports; Bi-monthly accumulation of costs and quantities for comparison of an as-bid to as-built.  Report in SAP format for corporate presentation.
• Submittals - Developing and tracking.
• Drafting - Field sketches, interpreting contract drawings for use in the field.
• Daily Logs - gather and compile daily diaries to include photo log.
• Maintain Excel Tracking Logs - Change Orders, RFI's and Claims.
• Produced meeting minutes during construction meetings.
• Assist in the Preparation of monthly cost and revenue projections, for materials, equipment and labor in Excel.
• Prepare and reconcile owner pay requisitions.
• Prepare vendor and subcontractors pay requisitions.
• Prepare and monitor CPM schedule for project, utilizing P6 Scheduling Software.
• Management of quantities in SAP cost control program.

• Help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable North Carolina/South Carolina codes
• Evaluate preconstruction field conditions
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key 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.

• Education and Experience.  This position typically is an entry-level job.
• A Bachelor's Degree of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) is required.
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil engineering. 
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, P6 Scheduling, Bluebeam, Planswift, AGTEK, and SAP. 
• Familiarity with construction industry practices is required. 
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Physical Demands.  The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. 
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
• Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways. 
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

• Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project. 
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.