Project Engineer

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary  

The Project Engineer assists the project manager in the planning and execution of the work, prepares change orders, and participates in change negotiations and overall project administration. The Project Engineer manages job controls to ensure compliance with the contract, budget, schedule, job costing, forecasting, quantities, and billings. He or she must communicate pertinent information to the proper individuals in a timely and effective manner.

Essential Functions

Manage cost reporting and projections

Organize and track all change orders

Review, analyze, and update the project schedule in conjunction with the PM and area staff

Understand the critical path of the project and communicate the information to the necessary individuals

Update the equipment schedule with input and assistance from the PM and Superintendents

Maintain current project status and pertinent field activities to be communicated during project reviews

Cross-train engineers and field staff in multiple disciplines and create a collaborative environment between engineers

Maintain communication and work with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and members of the project team

Draft and maintain written correspondence with owner and vendors

Coordinate the RFI process and work with field engineers/superintendents on the draft for final review

Supervise routing of drawings and transmittal approval

Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc.

Manage and develop field engineering personnel

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

5 years of previous engineering experience  working in all aspects of large heavy/highway construction projects (Structures, Bridges, Underground, Earthwork, and Concrete Paving)

Medium to Large project experience ($25M) is required

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred

Strong leadership skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status, and will not sponsor them for work visas.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.