Project Engineer- Heavy Civil in Houston, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Essential Responsibilities and Abilities:

• Prepare and distribute project submittals
• Prepare subcontracts and purchase agreements for the project
• Maintain and distribute plan drawings and revisions
• Initialize and maintain required project logs (RFIs, change orders, submittals)
• Assist in the preparation of work plans for upcoming scopes of work
• Obtain required permits for job site activity
• Set up utilities, services, and water meters
• Track project expenses and record them on a weekly basis
• Maintain strict adherence to company policies and perform safety inspections weekly
• Maintain daily production quantities for cost tracking
• Review budgets and adjust job costing
• Manage change order correspondence and tracking
• Assist with scheduling
• Ensure timely and accurate project closeouts
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed

Qualifications:

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.

• 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, and procedures pertaining to highway/road construction
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate 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

Benefits

• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401k Retirement plan + 5% company matching
• Health, Vision, Dental
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• HSA, FSA, and other Supplemental Health Benefits

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you. Join us and help us deliver outstanding construction projects that exceed client expectations.

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