Watson Electrical

Project Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationOrangeburg/South Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 844594

      United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

      We are currently looking for Project Engineers to join our team in the Carolinas!

      The Project Engineer is responsible for all routine on-site project administration, scheduling and engineering. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with subcontractors. Prepares monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Prepares, coordinates and updates job budgets, change orders and cost reports for Manager’s review and approval.

      Responsibilities:

      • Review pay subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval.
      • Review the owner’s pay estimate prior to management’s approval.
      • Supervise cost report management and lead regular review meetings.
      • Supervise project CPM management and lead regular review meetings.
      • Manage project document control system.
      • Identify issues early and work to develop solutions.
      • Prepare all required information for presentation at project reviews.

      Qualifications:

      • BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
      • Must have prior Heavy/Highway experience on projects over $20 Million.
      • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction
      • Familiar with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
      • JDEdwards experience is preferred.
      • Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
      • Able to pass a Drug Test
      • Legally Eligible to Work in the US

      Company Benefits:

      • Highly Competitive Salaries
      • Generous Performance Bonuses
      • Robust Subsistence Allowances
      • Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
      • Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
      • Significant Paid Time Off
      • Life and Disability Insurance
      • Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

      Please contact us at https://uig.net/contact-us/ or call 704-642-9689.

      UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

  • About the company

      Since 1935, Watson Electrical Construction Company has been leading the Southeast in electrical construction and maintenance by offering comprehensive, world-class services across the Carolinas and Virginia. With 4 Regions and 3 Specialty Groups (So...