Construction Project Engineer (Belleville, MI)

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the assistant management of HMA paving projects and other related tasks by working alongside a Project Manager and Estimator though project completion.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Promote Safety and take active role in addressing concerns and advancing Safety on projects
• Bid reviews and take-offs utilizing computer software program(s).
• Assist Estimators in preparing cost estimates in preparation for handoff meetings with Project Managers.
• Consolidate post-bid work groups with Estimators and review subcontracts as required with Contract Admins.
• Prepare and submit pre-construction documentation to Owners.
• Daily project visits with clear communication to Project Managers on job status
• Assist Project Managers in maintain and manage accurate construction and paving schedules.
• Input daily production levels for foreman based on as-bid information
• Tracking and managing of daily quantities and costs on projects.
• Perform post-build analysis of projects identifying key performance drivers and how they relate to the overall performance of the project with the Project Managers.
• Assist Project Managers with project close-out.
• Assist other departments with specific tasks as requested or assigned.

Other Responsibilities 

• Assist with estimating as needed utilizing HCSS bidding and Revu BlueBeam take-off software.
• Communicating with customer/Owners.
• Continuous education of HMA designs, paving practices, HMA productions (plant) and how they impact overall project schedules.
• Recognize and info Project Managers of jobsite issues as they relate to subcontractors and project schedule.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required Education

• High School diploma or GED with minimum 3 years related experience in construction or a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a construction related field.
• Individuals seeking a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.

Required Skills

Computer Experience:

• Revu BlueBeam
• MS Office Suite 2013 or newer
• Understanding of scheduling practices
• Computer savvy

 Additional skills considered a plus, but not required:

• Understanding of Viewpoint or other accounting software
• HCSS or similar estimating software
• Knowledge of HMA mix design and properties

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements the customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Dealing with Ambiguity- Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Informing - Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered.

• Work will be performed in an office setting (30%) and outside on a job site (70%).
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, twisting, listening and communicating

 Work Environment

• This position will work the majority of the time in a project field environment but will also include regular visits to an office for meetings and/or project related functions.
• Work environment will vary depending on job task.
• Ideal applicants will be comfortable working in a variety of settings and scenarios to accomplish the required tasks above.