Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company10 months ago
Gainesville, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. Whiting-Turner Entry-Level Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects while reporting to a Project Manager and/or a Superintendent.

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 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 help 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.

Required Qualifications

  • General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific guidelines.
  • General knowledge of construction processes, practices and work sites.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, and Primavera (or other scheduling software).
  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Construction Technology.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Understanding of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics, or working with craft workers.

Required Skills

Project scheduling using MS Project/Primavera/Suretrak
Coordinating work with project stakeholders
Effective verbal and written communication
Understanding of engineering principles and technical specifications
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Knowledge of construction processes and safety regulations
Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
Estimating and bidding