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Primoris Heavy Civil Services located in Houston, TX is searching for a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will have experience planning and overseeing heavy/civil (road, bridge, and highway) construction projects. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Join our team today!

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with technical information for project & construction management to ensure construction work
  complies with all construction standards, codes and specifications
• Assist with Project Submittals, Submittal Acquisition form Subcontractors, and Review Incoming
  submittals prior to transmitting to the Owner/Engineer
• Coordinating with Owner and Engineer Representatives during the course of the project
• Allocate cost codes to the appropriate field operations and track/maintain quantities to verify
  subcontractor /supplier billing
• Track and compile of materials, equipment, and labor for any/all change orders and field orders
• Provide technical assistance with project scheduling; prepare 3-week look ahead schedule and updates for
  monthly project schedule submissions
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports during the course of the project
• Assist project management in all job aspects
• Coordinate with Survey as required to facilitate the construction
• Work with Safety Department to analyze potential job hazards and prepare plan to eliminate risks
• Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Four (4) year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of highway, road, and bridge construction 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

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

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:

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. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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