Construction Engineer

Come join the Traylor family! Sterling Industrial LLC., is currently looking for a Construction Engineer.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Perform construction site duties in planning and overseeing construction and maintenance projects, supporting site supervision, and project management. Can be assigned to a single project or multiple projects depending on project size and personal capabilities. Larger projects may have 1 or more full-time construction engineers on-site while the smallest of projects may not have any and these tasks/responsibilities would fall to the project manager. Manage job cost reporting processes. Track quantities and develop reports for status, the cost versus budget, cost forecasting, and scheduling updates. Work with the estimating and project team in building and maintaining the project schedules from bid time through project completion. This includes understanding contract requirements and site restrictions, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and incorporating procurement and design needs. Prepares payment applications, schedule updates, and status reports to the client as required. Manage the flow of technical information between customer and company. Includes submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and daily reports. Requires coordination with Quality Control and Project Management. Negotiates, prepares, and manages subcontractor and purchase order contracts and payments, including change requests. Includes generating requests for proposals, estimates, and analyzing quotes. As directed by and coordinated with the Project Manager/Site Manager. Responsibilities may include field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating, and supervision of field activities. Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternatives as appropriate. Conduct job site quality control, safety, and productivity inspections and reviews to ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards. Work closely with project management and site supervision to participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling, and performance. Assist craftsmen, foremen, and project supervision with an interpretation of design documents and providing specific expertise for problem-solving activities. Review, understand and interpret plans and specifications. Manage and communicate revisions. Understand and interpret contracts. Recognize and manage changes and all associated impacts including pricing of change requests and schedule impacts. Assist with negotiation of change orders, and back charges; review and justify claims for additional compensation. Lead or participate in the conversion of estimates to budgets for new projects and participate in project handoff. Create and manage project close-out documentation. Assume additional responsibilities as directed by operations or project management. Ability to relocate as needed. Required SkillsEducation and/or Work Experience Requirement: Problem-solving skills Decision-making skills Effective listening skills Negotiation skills Attention to detail Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera (AutoCAD is a plus) Strong organizational and time management skills The ability to work independently as well as part of a team The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. Degree in Construction Management and/or engineering required / 5+ years of relative industry experience will be considered. Required ExperiencePhysical Requirements: Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone May have to walk on uneven surfaces and work in inclement weather conditions when visiting or working on-site. Extensive travel will be required for this position. The position will be onsite project-based for 90% of the time. The base of operations will be either southwestern Indiana or southeastern Ohio. Projects can be anywhere in the midwestern United States EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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