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Layton Construction · 9 hours ago

Project Engineer-Mission Critical

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements, while also managing project schedules and compliance with safety standards.

ConstructionConsultingReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals

Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect

Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction

Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants

Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction

Updates project schedules as needed

Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors

Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc

Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests

Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcing

Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications

Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work

Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementBlueprint ReadingScheduling ProgramsOSHA ComplianceCooperationWordExcelBasic SpanishWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem SolvingFlexibilityLearning AbilityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or the equivalent education and experience

Good written and oral communication skills. Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Demonstrates poise and mastery of language. Expresses ideas clearly in writing. Uses proper organization and grammar

Working knowledge of Word and Excel

Flexibility: Willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal

Cooperation: Works well with other people. Takes time to help co-workers, customers and others achieve their goals and assignments

The ability to read and understand blueprints

Learning Ability: Has the ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related information

The ability to understand and apply OSHA and company safety requirements

Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities

Problem Solving: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets a variety of complex instructions

Preferred

One year previous field experience preferred

Working knowledge of scheduling programs preferred

Ability to understand and convey basic Spanish commands, questions, and instructions regarding concrete construction preferred

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Family Support

Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation

Paid time off

Time Away Benefits

Paid Holidays

Group Legal

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Layton Construction

Layton Construction is a national commercial construction firm.

Founded in 1953

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.laytonconstruction.com

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