Project Engineer

Job Description

As Beaver Excavating continues to grow, we're looking for Project Engineers to join our Columbus team. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects while building valuable experience and developing a long-term career within our organization. Project Engineers assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects and work closely with project teams both in the office and in the field.

While this role is primarily based in our Columbus, OH office, travel to and work from project sites may be required based on project needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel

Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements

Attends pre-construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions

Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials

Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary

Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations

Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule

Provides support to field personnel

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Knowledge & Skills

Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans

Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations

Proficient in MS Office and construction software

Excellent oral and written communication

Accuracy and attention to detail

Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels

Able to act in a safe manner always

High level of motivation, a ‘self-starter’

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered.

2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred.

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.

Why join Beaver?

Stable, growing company with a long history of success

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Wellness Program

401k/Profit Sharing Plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Family-oriented culture since 1953

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Full-time