Project Engineer - Structures​/Bridge

Project Engineer-Structures/Bridge

A Project Engineer is typically a career that requires either a construction or engineering degree, as well as 5-10 years of industry related experience. This position has advanced responsibilities for assisting with the development, management and/or execution of construction/asphalt work; as well as additional responsibilities for leadership of Field and/or Construction Engineers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In consultation with Structures Superintendent, manage project schedules, sequencing of work, and resource allocation for bridge and structure phases.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and regulatory agencies to resolve design or site-related issues
• Initiates purchase orders, subcontract agreements and change orders for review by Project Manager.
• Tracks weekly production quantities for accurate weekly/monthly cost reports.
• Produces and verifies monthly pay requests with owner.
• Processes all shop drawings, submittals, and coordinates material deliveries with Project Superintendent.
• Responsible for and verifies all monthly accruals, revenue and costs.
• Schedules the Quality Control Team.
• Communicates and Coordinates with assigned subcontractors.
• Responsible for maintenance of the project schedule including materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Schedules and arranges for equipment moves on and off the job.
• Defines/optimizes the means and methods for the project (with the Project Manager).
• Ensures that the administrative and accounting information from the field are reliable.
• Participates at the final acceptance of the project (with the Project Manager).
• Responsible for maintenance of safe working environment.
• Oversees onsite Construction and Field Engineers.

• Strong understanding of bridge construction methods, including cast-in-place, precast, post-tensioned, and steel structures.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and bridge design drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Understanding of structural load calculations, stress analysis, and safety factors specific to bridges and elevated structures.
• Skill in coordinating heavy equipment operations such as cranes, pile drivers, and concrete pumps for bridge erection.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Commitment to safety, particularly with high-risk activities like working at heights, near traffic, or with heavy lifts.
• Must possess sound business and operational judgement, knows good solutions from bad solutions.
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. Familiarity with construction industry practices is required.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with project manager and on-site employees.
• Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise engineering on multiple projects.

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires five (5) or more years of previous experience as a Project Engineer, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

• A college degree in civil engineering or construction management is required.
• Minimum (3) Years of Structures Experience, including Bridge.

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Project Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to…