Project Engineer - LCA

Description

The Project Engineer supports Project Managers by ensuring all installed work aligns with project plans and specifications. This position bridges design intent and field execution, contributing to successful project delivery.

The role requires active participation in project team meetings, such as weekly owner/architect and subcontractor coordination sessions, where notes are taken and minutes distributed. Weekly progress reports are prepared, project schedules are updated, and assistance is provided in bidding and developing scopes of work for trade contractors.

Collaboration with the superintendent involves establishing milestone dates for shop drawings, samples, and material approvals, while maintaining logs of RFIs, change requests, and proposals. The engineer advises on concrete pour procedures, inspects reinforcement, coordinates slump and compaction testing, and reviews field installation to ensure compliance.

• Ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and plans for value analysis and constructability.
• Recommend labor and cost‑saving methods.
• Attend project, owner/architect, and subcontractor meetings; record and distribute minutes.
• Publish weekly progress reports and update project schedules.
• Assist in bidding and develop scopes of work for trade contractors.
• Coordinate shop drawing reviews, samples, material lists, and milestone dates with the superintendent.
• Maintain logs of shop drawings, RFIs, change and proposal requests.
• Advise on concrete pour procedures and inspect structural reinforcement.
• Coordinate slump and compaction testing to verify compliance.
• Review field procedures and final installations for compliance.
• Perform work sampling and suggest production efficiency improvements.
• Comply with safety policies and report unsafe activities.

Requirements

Key responsibilities include becoming intimately familiar with project documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and evaluating plans for value, constructability, and appropriate material usage. The engineer communicates any inconsistencies to architects and proposes labor‑saving and cost‑effective solutions.

Safety is a paramount concern; the engineer follows all safety policies, reports unsafe conditions, and ensures adherence to OSHA and company requirements. The position demands a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, strong communication skills, proficiency with Word and Excel, blueprint literacy, and the ability to work flexibly in team environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Quick learning ability and desire to acquire new knowledge.
• Understanding and application of OSHA and company safety requirements.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Problem‑solving skills for complex, variable situations.
• One year of field experience (preferred).
• Experience with scheduling software (preferred).
• Basic Spanish language ability for concrete construction (preferred).

Benefits

Layton Construction provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, various health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, multiple insurance options, paid time off, holidays, pre‑tax parking, employee stock purchase, and additional programs such as employee assistance and pet insurance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and various employee insurance options.
• Paid time off, holidays, pre‑tax parking/public transportation, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Additional benefits include home & auto, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance