Project Engineer

Job Summary

Ames Construction is hiring a Project Engineer for heavy civil construction work in Reno, supporting field execution, quality, safety, and project coordination.

Project Details

Work involves active heavy civil infrastructure sites, including highways and roadways, with project experience spanning highways, bridges, utilities, and site development.

Responsibilities

• Support construction planning and execution, project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.
• Review temporary works and construction methods, inspect installed work and materials, and coordinate corrections.
• Provide field and technical support to crews, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Track progress and prepare daily reports, quantities, and project documentation.
• Perform quality checks against contract documents, plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Promote job-site safety, OSHA compliance, and proper PPE use.
• Coordinate project information among field teams, management, owners, and inspectors.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least two years of experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or in a similar heavy civil or highway construction role.
• Understanding of civil construction methods, equipment, and materials, along with working knowledge of OSHA requirements and job-site safety.
• Strong organization, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability for extended hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays as project schedules require.

Working Conditions

• Work takes place primarily at active outdoor construction sites, with exposure to changing weather, dust, heavy equipment, traffic, and other job-site hazards.
• Requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting; PPE is required.
• Travel between job sites may be needed.

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