Project Engineer - Primoris Heavy Civil

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently searching for an experienced Project Engineer in Laredo, Tx. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Laredo, Tx and the project is five or more years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide technical engineering expertise to a specific project and provide assistance in the preparation of estimates; measure and calculate quantities of work put in place for payment and provide input for the cost accounting system.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Coordinate with project superintendent and foreman to see that survey stakes are in place for production crew’s schedule.
• Bring deficiencies of plans to attention of inspector and project manager; assist with resolution of problems with inspectors.
• Measure all work put in place and monitor the accumulation and documentation of quantities; report these to the project manager for inclusion on monthly estimate and for reporting to the accounting department.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of job activities, quantities performed, and instruction for the owner accidents.
• Provide technical assistance with project scheduling.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Participate in field investigation for bid reparation.
• Calculate various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, equipment, etc.
• Research historical date (purchase orders, subcontractors, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• Perform other related duties as required of the position or as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, and interface and communicate with others.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
• Four (4) year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction engineering and/or surveying experience.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, assigned discipline design, and overall engineering standards is necessary.
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
o Uneven ground level
o Obstructed pathways
o Work performed at low and/or high elevations
o Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
o Predominately outdoor climate
o May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
o Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
o Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
o Potential exposure to chemical substances

COMPANY OVERVIEW
• Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ GS: PRIM), leading provider of specialty contracting services in the infrastructure space, with over $3.2 billion in annual revenue and 12,300 employees across the United States and Canada. Primoris provides a wide range of specialty construction services, fabrication, maintenance, and engineering services to a diversified base of blue-chip customers. For additional information, please visit www.primoriscorp.com.
• Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920’s, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the company’s growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris), one of the largest companies listed in ENR’s Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

AGENCY STATEMENT
• We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

EEO STATEMENT
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement