Project Engineer

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Canton, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Assists project teams with planning and execution of construction projects. Responsibilities include preparing work orders, schedules, drawings, subcontracts, supplier agreements, project documentation, cost analyses, measurements, and construction records. Supports project managers and field personnel, monitors site progress, attends pre-construction meetings, and helps ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance. The role requires construction document comprehension, field calculations, strong communication, attention to detail, and overnight travel as project needs require.
Summary Generated by Built In

Beaver Constructors continues to grow, and we’re looking for motivated people to grow with us. This Project Engineer opportunity at our main office in Canton is a great chance to gain hands-on construction experience, work alongside experienced project teams, and build your career with a growing company.

This Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the project team in the planning and execution of successful construction projects. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel 
  • Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts, and supplier agreements 
  • Attends pre-construction meetings; assists with the preparation of action items lists and proposed solutions 
  • Provides support to the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Contract Administrator with preparation of job documents and materials 
  • Analyzes, processes, and assists with the project layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measurement of quantities, and clarification of specifications as necessary 
  • Ensures that proper document control, quality assurance documentation, and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations 
  • Assists in monitoring the project site to ensure that the work is progressing on schedule 
  • Provides support to field personnel 
  • Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Knowledge & Skills 

  • Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans 
  • Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations 
  • Proficient in MS Office and construction software 
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Able to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels 
  • Able to act in a safe manner always
  • High level of motivation, a ‘self-starter’

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; equivalent field experience will be considered.
  • 2 years of construction experience with heavy/civil preferred.

Travel Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.

Why join Beaver?

  • Stable, growing company with a long history of success
  • Weekly pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Family-oriented culture since 1953

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
  • Two years of construction experience.
  • Heavy or civil construction experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans.
  • Solid general math skills and ability to complete field calculations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel overnight and for extended periods as project needs require.
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The Company
HQ: Canton, OH
750 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

The Beaver Excavating Company is a heavy civil construction firm founded in 1953 in Canton, Ohio. It provides mass excavation and earthmoving, site development, highway construction, cast-in-place concrete, underground utilities, demolition, landfill/environmental restoration, and site-related civil services to commercial, industrial, and heavy/highway customers across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, and North Carolina, guided by core values of safety, quality, loyalty, integrity, pride, customer focus, and community service.

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