Project Engineer (PE)

Role Summary

The Project Engineer supports project teams by providing technical field engineering layout and GPS support quantity tracking and project documentation. This role helps ensure the work is built per contract plans and specifications while also supporting project controls (cost schedule and change management). The Project Engineer must be adaptable safety-focused and able to communicate clearly with crews supervisors subcontractors and owners.

Field Survey Layout and GPS/Model

• Assist with GPS equipment and machine control: setup troubleshooting modeling and exporting/importing surfaces as required for field use.
• Review staking notes and grade information; verify layout for accuracy and identify discrepancies early.
• Support grade verification and measurement tasks including pit measurements and field quantity checks as directed.
• Layout and stake project elements as required (grades signs fences striping curb paving and utilities).
• Use AutoCAD or similar tools to create sketches details and field exhibits to support construction and changed conditions.

Plans Specifications and Quality Support

• Review plans shop drawings and specifications
• Identify drawing conflicts interferences missing information and errors; coordinate with the Project Manager to develop RFIs and resolutions.
• Support quality documentation (checklists test tracking punch lists and closeout items) as required by the project.

Quantities Cost Codes and Project Controls

• Track installed quantities and production for pay estimates and pay application backup progress reporting and internal cost control.
• Understand and apply company phase codes / cost codes; assist with timekeeping review and verify that quantity and time entries are coded correctly.
• Assist with job controls: budget awareness forecasting support and basic job-cost reporting as directed by the Project Manager.
• Support change management by assembling backup (quantities photos labor/equipment hours delivery tickets and field sketches) to assist with force-account documentation.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material requirement calculations to support procurement planning and estimating needs.
• Compile productivity and historical cost data as directed to support future estimates and bids.

Documentation Coordination and Communication

• Maintain organized project files (drawings submittals RFIs correspondence photos delivery tickets and field records) with clear version control.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation such as RFIs submittals daily reports photo logs quantity reports sketches status reports and punch lists.
• Coordinate with vendors subcontractors survey support and the design team as directed to keep work moving and avoid rework.
• Assist in owner/engineer and internal coordination meetings as needed to support clear communication and follow-up.

Safety Teamwork and Compliance

• Promote and follow Schellinger safety policies and encourage a jobsite culture where safety is the first priority.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings inspections and daily planning as required.
• Comply with company policies and procedures including drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Maintain a professional respectful approach to communication with all employees and partners; work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of training and relevant experience will be considered.
• 03 years of heavy civil construction field support engineering or estimating experience is preferred (internship or field experience is valuable).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and shop drawings; identify constructability issues and communicate them early.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment surveying/layout concepts and grade/quantity verification practices.
• Proficiency with computer-based software such as AutoCAD Excel Word and email; familiarity with Primavera P6 and PDF markup tools (for example Bluebeam) is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic math and trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Strong organization attention to detail and follow-through; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with craft supervision owners and designers.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work schedule is weather-dependent; flexibility is required. During peak season the position typically requires 50 hours per week and weekend work as needed.
• Work is performed in field conditions and may include heat cold dust asphalt exposure and other outdoor jobsite conditions; work safely around heavy equipment and traffic.
• Regular walking standing and climbing around active construction operations; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers license ability to travel to project sites and ability to wear appropriate PPE including steel-toed boots hard hat and eye/ear protection as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Schellinger Construction Co. Inc. is a drug-free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not an complete list of responsibilities or duties. Schellinger may assign other tasks as needed.

Required Experience:

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