Entry-Level Engineer Category Construction Operations Job Location 445 Hutchinson Ave, Suite 142, Columbus, Ohio Position Type Full-Time/Regular Please note: * Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
* The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Whiting-Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects.
Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, the entry-level engineer's major duties include: * Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
* Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.
* Resolving and clarifying design issues.
* Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
* Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.
* Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
* Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
* Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
* Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
* Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
* Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase.
* Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.
* Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
* Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
* Documenting each phase of the project.
Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop: * General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
* General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
* Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
* Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
* Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.
Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include: * Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
* Knowledge of engineering principles.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.