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Original Job Post

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company · 3 days ago

Entry-Level Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

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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 maintenance of the site.

Tracking project phase completion against milestones.

Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.

Documenting each phase of the project.

Qualification

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Engineering principlesBusiness principlesMicrosoft officeTechnical specificationsBlueprintsInstallation instructionsEngineering drawingsConstruction projectsMechanical systemsElectrical systemsBuilding materialsBuilding mechanicsCraft workersCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.

Knowledge of engineering principles.

Knowledge 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 verbally and in writing

Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.