Civil Project Engineer

Join a talented team, learn from the best! Yonkers Contracting has an immediate opening for a Civil Project Engineer with 4-8 years of experience and some building experience.

Working closely with the Project Manager, some essential duties include:

• Coordinate and interface with owners, owner representatives and construction management teams to ensure efficiency

• Develop construction means and methods working drawings and submittals

• Provide technical engineering by interpretating plans and specs

• Process and track change orders

• Parts and Materials – ensure materials are on site when needed

• Assist in securing equipment

• Process transmittals, submittals, RFI’s and change orders

• Ensure compliance with all appropriate standards, codes, and specifications

• Subcontractor coordination and monitor for contract adherence

• Research and resolve drawing problems, errors, etc.

• Contribute to fostering effective communication between field and project team

• Assist with safety compliance

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 4-8 years of civil construction experience (with some building experience)

• B.S. in Civil Engineering preferred

• Maintain up to date knowledge of the contract specifications and scopes of work

• Knowledge of project schedules, status reports, profit projections

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and understand drawings

• Attention to detail

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills

• Prepare clear and concise reports and letters

• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30

• Must meet requirements to work in the US (form I9)

• Valid driver’s license

Salary Range: $100k -140k - based on experience, education and training

Physical Demands/Working Conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Work in varying weather and temperatures

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods

• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination needed to use a variety of office equipment such as computer, telephones, calculators, copiers, and drafting equipment

• Visual acuity to perform drafting, review plans, and perform other essential functions of the job

• Occasionally walk on uneven terrain and/or across bridges

• May be required to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours

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