Project Engineer

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available at this time for this position.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the project team to the overall successful completion of a specific project. These responsibilities include a level of engagement and ownership in the areas of scheduling, financial forecasting, operational planning and execution, mitigating all risks and ultimate support of the field operations.

Essential Functions

• Contract management functions: Reviews design, contract and bid documents, bid analysis, reviews subcontracts and material contracts, permit processing
• Communication functions: Conducts regular meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity under the supervision of the Project Manager
• Financial Management functions: Oversees project budget, maintains budgets and makes changes accordingly, monitors performance and analysis of cost and budget, shares information collaboratively with operations team
• Operational Planning and Execution functions: Provides technical support to operations team, constructability reviews, offers technical information to the project team to ensure work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications, assists in pre-planning functions of the project
• Scheduling functions: Oversees construction progress and schedule, collaborates with operations, subcontractors, vendors and clients to ensure clarity of overall project progress
• Leadership functions: Delegates applicable tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience and capabilities
• Compliance functions: Assists with inspection and documentation of all work to assure compliance with plans, specifications and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in construction or bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills
• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial
• Possess high attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Applications and Outlook
• Knowledgeable in Primavera preferred
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Working Conditions

• * Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• * Office Environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
• Travel: This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional offices 60-80% of the time
• Expected salary range of $70,000-$100,000

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.