Project Engineer

Brice Civil Constructors Inc

Regular

Project Engineer Houston, TX

Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000

Why Choose Us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

Brice Civil Constructors encourages our employees to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to grow your career through our technical and professional training programs that foster innovation and a commitment to excellence.

What Does Brice Civil Constructors Do?

For Brice Civil Constructors, we work with our clients to identify the optimal plan forward, assemble the best available team, and deliver exceptional results. We bring design to life with a focus on cost estimating, schedule, cost performance, compliance, change management, and safety and risk management in heavy civil construction.

What Can You Expect?

As the Project Engineer you are responsible for planning and coordinating activities concerned with construction and administrative management. You will ensure the project's technical and reporting requirements are followed. This includes adherence to plans, specifications, schedules, applicable codes and permits, as well as compliance with accepted engineering practices and company standards. You will work on, but not limited to DOT, County, City of Houston, and Federal heavy civil projects. This position will provide on-site support two existing projects located in Montana for approximately 60 days and then will transition to project assignments located in the Houston Metropolitan area going forward.

How Will You Do It?

You will use your knowledge and related experience to:

• Interpret plans and contract terms including job cost coding.

• Ensure that field activities adhere to contract plans, specs, and company policies.

• Perform duties as liaison with construction managers and other contacts to facilitate project objectives.

• Coordinate work schedules, communications, and work activities with job subcontractors.

• Complete daily project reporting that includes cost analysis, timekeeping, environmental and permit compliance, daily reports, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, quantities, and safety program documentation.

• Coordinate project activities between office management and field management.

• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all project participants.

• Ensure compliance with current project schedule and project completion documentation.

• Work with the Construction Managers to manage project financials.

• Determine supplies and materials needed to complete projects and requisition same.

• Formulate reports including work progress and cost schedules.

• Represent the company in project meetings as needed.

• Assist Project Manager & Superintendent with day-to-day project operations.

• Work from project onsite locations.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to type 45 words per minute and should have adequate knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software. Microsoft packages are preferred.

• Ability to learn costing and accounting procedures.

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, via written and verbal communication methods.

• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others; ability to work with employees, business partners, and customers in a friendly and positive manner.

• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.

• Ability to use judgment and discretion.

• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.

• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Who Is Brice Civil Constructors Looking For?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Comparable experience may be considered instead of a degree.

• 3 years or more experience as a Civil Project Engineer required.

• This position is required to document and process contract information into construction specific software (MS Excel, HCSS, and/or other construction data systems). The ability to learn computer-based construction and scheduling programs is essential.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule. This position requires working on project sites in Houston, TX, and the surrounding Houston areas.

• Valid state driver's license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the Brice Civil's Driving Policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently.

• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Civil Constructors:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.

• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.

• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.

• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.

• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)

• 0-2 years 15 days

• 3-5 years 23 days

• 6-9 years 27 days

• 10-14 years 30 days

• 15-19 years 33 days

• 20 or more years 37.5 days

• Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.

• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Civil Constructors Inc. under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Civil Constructors? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started!

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

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It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.