Project Engineer

Tutor Perini - Black River Falls, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Black River Falls, WI

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Project Engineer at Lunda Construction Co. plays a crucial role in supporting field teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents, to ensure successful project execution. This position involves building relationships with design partners and subcontractors, assisting with project layout, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for interpreting designs, reviewing subcontractor work, and coordinating with field crews to meet project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support a field team that includes Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Build relationships and communicate with field teams including design partners and subcontractors.
• Understand and assist with project layout.
• Help identify critical work items and procure long-lead items.
• Demonstrate understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field.
• Interpret designs and drawings for production staff.
• Review mock-up and/or shop drawings and specifications.
• Understand subcontractor job specifications and scope of work.
• Responsible for the review and maintenance of subcontractor work and coordinates with QA/QC for non-conformance issues.
• Verify that all completed work complies with applicable drawings and specifications.
• Create and process RFI's.
• Understand the schedule and coordinate with field crews to execute the work.
• Help develop or review design and work plans as required.
• Understand company safety program and actively participate in construction safety.
• Coordinate compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare with Safety Department.
• Perform quantity takeoffs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field required.
• Prior experience in the Construction Industry, specific experience in Heavy Civil is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Prior experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS project) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
• Proactive communication & collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Solution oriented problem solver.
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Heavy Civil construction is a plus.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.