Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)

at  Granite Construction Company

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General Summary
Granite’s project team needs an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Engineer to work in the Houston area as a Project Engineer.
Granite’s Construction Engineers work on heavy civil projects with Project Managers, Superintendents, field surveyors, subcontractors and other construction engineers to develop and implement submittals, work plans and schedules for heavy concrete formwork, falsework, mass concrete placement, structural steel erection, earthwork operations, and commissioning of the project. All construction engineers participate in safety, quality, environment and production planning and control both in the office and in the field.
At Granite, the Project Engineer will manage field engineers and the quality inspection and testing staff comprised of Granite personnel and subcontracted personnel; Participate in work planning and scheduling to meet Contract requirements; Review work plans and submittals for Contract compliance; Manage submittal process to the Owner; Be responsible for the daily submittal of the quality tests, inspections and daily activity reports using the Owner’s computer system; and Lead the three phase Quality Control System which include holding preparatory meetings, initial inspection meetings and managing follow up inspections and documentation.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Manage Quality Control staff, subcontractors and consultants to ensure compliance with contract requirements, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
Supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met, and work is completed on time and under budget.
Schedule and coordinate quality staff with construction activities to ensure work is completed on time and under budget.
Provide technical support in construction planning, quality control, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews to ensure successful job completion.
Develop, implement and administer Quality Control procedures and other work controlling documents to ensure clarification of roles.
Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
Develop and maintain all job reporting and logs to ensure project compliance.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
Work Experience
10+ years of heavy civil construction engineering, field support, QC Management, inspection and testing, or similar experience.
Prefer candidates having experience with density control embankment, pavement, municipal waterlines, excavation, earthen dam, concrete, formwork, USACE, airport or Department of Transportation projects.
Prefer candidates with knowledge of construction inspection and materials inspection, particularly density controlled field tests for soils compaction and airport runway pavements.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
PE or EIT with progress toward PE, preferred
USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification preferred
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc. plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Team player
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

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