Project Engineer

Virginia Paving Company Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc.

General Description

The Project Engineer will develop, manage, and/or execute all phases of the construction cost control effort and the construction planning/scheduling effort for one or more large, complex, and demanding projects. The Project Engineer will provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex construction project control problems. The Project Engineer will interface with clients, attend meetings, and provide statistical reports as required.

Key Duties

• Assists Project Team in formulating and updating project schedule.
• Produces cost estimates for projects as well as pricing proposals to clients.
• Initiates purchase orders, subcontract agreements and change orders for review by Project Manager.
• Tracks weekly production quantities for accurate weekly/monthly cost reports.
• Produces and verifies monthly pay requests with owner.
• Processes all shop drawings, submittals, and coordinates material deliveries with Project Superintendent.
• Responsible for and verifies all monthly accruals, revenue and costs.
• Provides technical and operational assistance to the Quality Control Team.
• Interacts with subcontractors as required.
• Responsible for maintenance of the project schedule including materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Assists the Operations Manager in defining and optimizing the means and methods for the project.
• Ensures that the administrative and accounting information from the field are accurate and reliable.
• Participates at the final acceptance of the project (with the Project Manager).
• Responsible for maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Oversees onsite Construction and Field Engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

General - 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 not an entry-level job, as it requires three (3) or more years of previous experience as a Project Engineer, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• Strong PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP.
• Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with project manager and on-site employees.
• Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise engineering on multiple projects.

Physical Demands - The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Project 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 Project Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Work is also performed indoors in an office setting.
• 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.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

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