
Project Engineer
Required skills
- Primavera
- Microsoft Applications
- Outlook
- Driver's License
- CMMC
- FAR
- Accounting Standards
Nice to have
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
Role summary
Ames Construction, a 60-year-old heavy civil and industrial contractor, seeks a Project Engineer to support Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers. This role involves technical project management responsibilities, assisting with daily operations, and supporting project staff. Key functions include reviewing submittals, processing RFIs, monitoring quality and safety, managing document control, assisting with billings and change orders, and resolving field issues. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience), 3+ years of construction experience, proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Primavera, and a valid Driver's License. The role is based in Farmington, NM, with potential for national travel and requires working in a construction site environment. Compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards is mandatory for federal projects.
Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed.
We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
At Ames, we are Fueled by Family. That means we look out for one another, take pride in our work, and build strong relationships rooted in trust and respect.
Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges, and deliver work we’re proud of.
When you join Ames, you’re joining a company built for long-term success, where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future.
The Project Engineer will assist and support the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer as well as the project staff in the technical day-to-day project management responsibilities of a specific project.
Essential Functions
- Support a team consisting of Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other staff
- Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, & workforce
- Review shop drawing, submittals and schedules, and process RFIs
- Monitoring the quality control, safety and environmental programs
- Understand and assist with project layout
- Identify critical work items, and procure long-lead items
- Assist with monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders
- Manage document control including submittals schedules, contract documents, and shop drawings
- Assist with delivery, inventory, and warehousing of materials and equipment
- Resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce
- Instill safety as a top priority
- Maintaining as-built drawings & manuals
- Attend and/or lead meetings
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills
- Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial
- Possess high attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Applications and Outlook
- Knowledgeable in Primavera
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
Working Conditions
- Location – This project is located in Farmington, NM. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
- Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional offices
- Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts.
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