Construction Engineer

Owen Thomas Group
  • Raleigh, NC
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We're seeking a Construction Engineer to support field operations on heavy civil and site development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to gain hands-on experience working alongside project teams on large infrastructure projects. You'll assist with project coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day construction activities while learning the full project lifecycle.


    Responsibilities

    • Assist the project team with daily construction operations and project coordination.
    • Track labor, equipment, production, and quantities to help monitor project performance.
    • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Excel and other project management software.
    • Support project scheduling by updating and maintaining construction schedules.
    • Coordinate material orders, purchase requests, shop drawings, and submittals.
    • Help monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and progress throughout construction.
    • Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
    • Assist with payment applications for owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
    • Verify field quantities and help ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
    • Participate in site walks and evaluate existing field conditions.
    • Communicate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to keep projects moving efficiently.


    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
    • Internship or entry-level experience in heavy civil, highway, or site development construction is a plus.
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
    • Comfortable working in both an office and active construction site environment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling and construction management software is preferred.
    • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites as needed.


    What You'll Find in This Role

    • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
    • Mentorship from experienced project engineers and construction professionals.
    • Opportunities to develop technical, field, and project management skills.
    • A collaborative team environment with room for long-term career growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRaleigh, NC

    Skills

    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Scheduleunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Meeting Minutesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
    • Project Management Softwareunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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