Project engineer - Ben Hur

Ben Hur Construction Company has been in business for over one hundred years. Founded in 1909 as a local steel erection contractor, the company has grown into a regional erector, fabricator, and general contractor. Ben Hur has multiple offices in the Midwest region. We have built our reputation on delivering the highest quality construction services and management at a competitive, value-driven cost. As our diverse project portfolio illustrates, we take on various projects, each with its challenges. It is a unique way that Ben Hur Construction employs its workers and resources to accommodate these challenges that set us apart.

Ben Hur Construction Company offers a competitive salary and benefits. Starting pay is based on education, experience and skill level. Salary $80,000 to $100,000. Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, and 401K with match.

The Project Manager is responsible for the daily activities required to ensure the successful completion of the project and is primary liaison with the company's customer, their architect and engineering consultants as required.

A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager, Estimators, and Detailing Manager with the following duties and responsibilities as instructed. A Project Engineer should be hardworking, detail oriented, and vigilant in the execution of their assigned duties and shall assist all members of the team in delivering the project on time and on budget. An Engineering or Construction Management Degree is preferable with exceptions taken on a case by case basis.

The Project Manager manages the daily activities required to ensure the successful and safe completion of the project or projects (i.e. successful execution of a contract) with responsibilities also including scheduling, financial accountability, change management and overall project responsibility as defined by Ben Hur project operating procedures, aka, the Ben Hur Project MasterFile.

The Estimators create takeoffs, assign activities, and productivities to all takeoff items on both bidding projects and changes to existing projects.

The Detailing Manager is responsible for the management of the fabrication drawing detailer in regards to their production of the Advanced Bill of Materials, submittals, Requests for Information, Issuance for Fabrication drawings, and coordination of applicable miscellaneous metals detailing with structural drawings, plus coordination with internal purchasing and CNC programming files.

A Project Engineer shall, as directed, support any or all of the aforementioned positions.

• Coordinates shipping requirements between the field and suppliers and subcontractors.
• Job cost and production reporting
• Create, manage and update schedules

QUALIFICATIONS include the following:

• Knowledge of scheduling with ability to create, manage, and update schedules is advantageous.
• Must have good mathematical and statistical skills needed for evaluation of data, computation and calculations.
• Ability to apply common sense in job execution and in problem solving.
• Detail oriented and focused

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• • Good oral and written communications.
  • Professional attitude and presentation
  • General knowledge of Construction Project Management contracts and hierarchy.

• Able to interpret information from contract drawings, specifications and shop detail drawings.
• Able to work with people in situations involving challenges, lead times, budgets and deadlines.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office programs, PDF/drawing viewers, and ability to work in project management and scheduling programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Engineering or Construction Management Bachelor's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience or internship in construction related trade is preferred but not mandatory.

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

REASONING ABILITY

Above average reasoning skill needed for pre and post evaluation of challenges, processes and specifications

Organizational and analytical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Casual Office environment, ability to safely walk fabrication shop and construction jobsites