Construction Project Engineer - Early Career Talent and Recent Graduates

Overview

Manage heavy civil construction projects, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• safety planning
• estimating
• heavy civil
• cost management
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

Under the direction of the General Contracting Manager, the Project Engineer will manage heavy highway or site work construction projects by planning, directing, and coordinating activities to ensure that project goals and/or objectives are accomplished within the project constraints. -Prepare and submit project schedules -Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently -Be involved in innovative, cool projects throughout the local area and the state. -Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites -Participate in estimating and bidding -Engage with other project managers, superintendents and logistics managers -Engage with owners and general contractors by attending and/or leading meetings -Plan, schedule, and coordinate Heavy Civil projects including, but not limited to, roadwork, sitework, wetland, shoreline stabilization projects. -Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs -Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors -Oversee all job scheduling, quantity reporting and all final cost responsibility

Requirements

• communication
• analytical
• driver's license
• project management
• leadership
• bachelor's degree

What You Bring

-Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively -Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems -Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards -Ability to manage own time and the time of others -Ability to motivate, develop and direct people -Knowledge of project management within heavy construction materials, means and methods, and equipment -Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources -Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience

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Benefits

We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays, but our favorites are the "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company paid STD and LTD, 401k & profit sharing with company contribution and lastly, robust Walbec training. Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful. First, because we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members is what drives our innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued. -Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. -Multi-year Best Internship Program by Employ Humanity. -Excellent wages and benefits packages. -Family-oriented, supportive culture. -Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals. -Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.

About Walbec Group

-From its roots in highway paving and WWII airfield projects, it's diversified into bridges, shoreline work, and solar‑site foundations. -Headquartered in Wisconsin, it now spans multiple Midwest states, delivering asphalt, aggregate, concrete, engineering and site services. -Its projects range from athletic tracks and downtown streetscapes to major bridge replacements and shoreline rehabilitation. -By managing its own quarries and plants, it controls quality from aggregate production through final paving and construction. -Specialties include heavy‑civil structures, asphalt paving, concrete work, shoreline stabilization and solar site development. -A standout collaboration: it paved parking zones and supporting roadways at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers. -It weaves deep regional legacy with modern engineering, weaving infrastructure and materials under one trusted brand.

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