Job Details

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Construction has an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team of construction professionals for a Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Description:

Assists in carrying out a variety of basic field duties at the job site related to the general commercial construction by personally performing the duties identified below.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree: or 2-3 years related experience and/or training (internship/co-op); or equivalent combination of education and experience a plus.

Critical Skills:

• Knowledge of Procore, and Primavera is preferred
• Knowledge of all general contract, subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Shows initiative to perform duties beyond assignment-specific duties
• Demonstrate self-motivation, maturity, management know-how, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing; present well as a person
• A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Spreadsheet software, and a familiarity with Microsoft office suite of programs

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Perform various responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent or Project Engineer, such as overseeing certain subcontractor work activities to insure timely and accurate performance of subcontractor work; performing certain subcontractor supervision duties; or performing certain engineering duties
• Providing and maintaining building control lines by the use of transit and level
• Completes line and grade work for building layout and vertical and horizontal control and alignment by use of engineering instruments and techniques
• Study contract drawings, specifications and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination of built-in-items
• Assist in maintaining blueprints and field books
• Assist in preparing daily construction reports
• Assist in preparation of a contract items list
• Ensure that materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedule
• Prepare estimates for the changes in the works from subcontractors
• Check work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerance
• Assist in the preparation of final records for the project

Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

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