Project Engineer- Heavy Civil

Sterling Construction Company - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Project Engineer position at Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is designed for an ambitious individual who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment. This role focuses on supporting the successful delivery of highway and roadway construction projects, working closely with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. The Project Engineer will be responsible for compiling and analyzing production and cost statistics, identifying problem areas, and providing solutions to ensure project completion.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum 3 years of US-based construction experience required (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
• 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