Project Engineer

$65,000 - $90,000/Yr

Ludwig Drilling - Castle Rock, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Castle Rock, CO

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The project engineer will effectively estimate and manage single or multiple projects from inception to completion while simultaneously fostering client relationships to ensure company sustainability. Additionally, the project engineer will facilitate project related communication, tracking, and scheduling responsibilities for each assigned project which may include the following project types: drilled shafts, micropiles, helical piles, strand anchors, soil retention systems, shotcrete, deep foundations, stabilization grouting, and other geotechnical construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform project estimating and prepare project reports and timelines.
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable with the project's contract documents, drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the project master schedule using CPM techniques and appropriate scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control, and receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Perform field estimating/change orders as needed.
• Responsible for assisting in purchasing and procurement.
• Responsible for assisting in subcontract management.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
• Organize and develop customer/vendor relationships.
• Prepare and negotiate all contracts, subcontracts and subsequent change orders.
• Monitor job costs and production to ensure proposed project timeline is achieved.
• Coordinate projects needs with company management.
• Coordinate production and scheduling of active steps of the project's life cycle.
• Coordinate with the company's Fleet Department and Company Leadership to manage the lease/purchase of equipment necessary for scope of each project.
• Prepare and issue invoices for completed work.
• Actively foster and develop new customer/supplier relationships.
• Proactively communicate with customers to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Participate in industry related functions to market the company's capabilities and capacity.
• Plan, direct, and supervise operational project/field work on a daily basis for assigned projects.
• Assign tasks to field crews and drillers as project plans dictate.
• Assist the Project Manager in the development of the on-site policies and procedures and enforcement of the same.
• Able to recognize, and respond proactively to, differing site conditions, unanticipated conditions, and any other difficulties that arise during the course of the work.
• Develop manpower and equipment resource needs for the various stages of a project.
• Ensure that all monthly equipment hours are reported to Fleet Department and that necessary services are being performed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that daily equipment inspection reports are being completed by the operators and turned in at the end of each.
• Manage and/or enter the daily timecard and daily project report.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of experience managing geotechnical construction or civil construction projects required.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams to efficient completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Ability to proficiently utilize the programs with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to proficiently utilize AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Ability to use laser levels and sight transits to accurately install foundations elements to the proper elevation.
• Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to finish concrete to appropriate finish (trial, broom, screed, etc.).
• Ability to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be a highly motivated, self-starter.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to adhere to schedules.
• Ability to assess and quickly solve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Possess sound technical knowledge.
• Possess commercial instincts.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid driver license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance for employees and their dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Company laptop computer
• Company provided cell phone or stipend
• Meals per diem and company provided lodging when traveling