Project Engineer - LCA

Description

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.

Key responsibilities include becoming intimately familiar with project plans and specifications, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, performing value analysis and constructability reviews, and communicating any inconsistencies to the architect. The role also involves recommending labor‑saving and cost‑saving methods, attending and documenting project team meetings, publishing weekly progress reports, updating schedules, assisting in bidding and scope development, and coordinating with the superintendent on milestones and shop‑drawing approvals. Additional duties cover maintaining logs of drawing statuses, advising on concrete pour procedures, inspecting reinforcement, coordinating slump and compaction testing, reviewing field procedures, performing work sampling, and observing methods to improve production efficiency while complying with all safety policies.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and plans for constructability and cost efficiency.
• Communicate design inconsistencies to architects and propose labor‑saving solutions.
• Attend and document project, owner/architect, and subcontractor meetings; distribute minutes.
• Publish weekly progress reports and maintain up‑to‑date project schedules.
• Assist in bidding processes, develop scopes of work, and coordinate milestone dates with the superintendent.
• Log the status of drawings, clarifications, change requests, and proposals.
• Advise on concrete pour procedures, inspect structural reinforcement, and coordinate testing.
• Observe work methods, perform sampling, and recommend improvements to production efficiency.
• Enforce safety policies, report unsafe activities, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints; work collaboratively with coworkers and clients.

Requirements

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience), strong written and oral communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, cooperation, the ability to read and understand blueprints, quick learning ability, knowledge of OSHA and company safety requirements, integrity, and solid problem‑solving capabilities. Preferred qualifications are at least one year of field experience, familiarity with scheduling programs, and basic Spanish language ability for concrete construction tasks.

• Hold a BS in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication, organization, and grammar skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with scheduling software preferred.
• One year of field experience preferred; basic Spanish for concrete tasks is a plus.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; as well as group legal, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional perks comprise paid time off, holidays, pre‑tax paid parking/public transportation, a family support program, and an employee stock purchase plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, life & AD&D, disability, and critical illness coverage.
• Paid time off, holidays, pre‑tax parking/public transportation, and family support benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and employee assistance program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance