Ames Construction · 2 hours ago
Project Engineer- Civil and Heavy Highway Construction
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAmes Construction is a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that has been building America for over 60 years. The Project Engineer will support the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy highway and civil construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety and contract requirements while working closely with project management and field teams.
Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities to support project schedules and budgets
Design, review, and implement temporary works and construction means and methods with a strong emphasis on safety
Inspect installed work, equipment, and materials; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions as needed
Provide on-site direction and technical support to foremen, crews, and subcontractors
Monitor project progress and prepare accurate daily reports, quantities, and documentation
Perform quality control inspections to ensure work complies with contract documents, plans, and specifications
Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements and approved submittals
Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper use of PPE on the job site
Support project cost tracking, schedule updates, and coordination with project stakeholders
Assist with communication between the field, project management, owners, and inspectors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role in heavy civil or highway construction
Strong understanding of construction methods, equipment, and materials used in civil infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and job-site safety practices
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work extended hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays, as required to meet project schedules
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium)
Voluntary benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Company holidays and paid time off
Company
Ames Construction
Ames Construction is a full-service general contractor that takes up constructions related to dams, leach pads and power plants.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jerry Ouimet
President and CEO
Brent Wilber
Management Team
Recent News
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