Entry-Level Engineer

Position Overview

Whiting-Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, you will coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors, manage estimating and bidding processes, resolve design and field issues, ensure quality standards, and document all project phases. Note that applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
• Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage the project budget.
• Resolving and clarifying design issues.
• Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
• Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders, and technical specifications.
• Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implementing project schedules, including each task associated with project completion.
• Documenting the technical, financial, and personnel aspects of each project.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders.
• Reviewing each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents to ensure contract compliance, quality control, and site maintenance.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific guidelines.
• Familiarity with general construction processes, practices, and work sites.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics, or working with craft workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in scheduling, including related scheduling software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management/Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Compensation

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant’s abilities, and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, at the Company's discretion, and does not alter the at-will nature of the employment relationship. It reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation such as profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other benefits. This salary range is for Cleveland, Ohio only.