Over the last decade, Beaver Excavating has experienced significant growth, allowing us to continually seek talented individuals to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people who want to build their futures at Beaver. We truly believe our people are our greatest asset - it's who we are as a company and it's our culture. We want our people to not only succeed in their careers, but in their personal lives as well. We recognize the importance of career and personal life balance and work to promote an environment that will support both. Whether attending our annual safety awards banquet, company picnic, or participating in our Employee Wellness Program, it's part of the family/work focus we promote.

Join our growing team as an Assistant Project Engineer and assist the project team in the planning and execution of successful mass excavating and construction projects! This position is continuously open because are always looking for talented Assistant Project Engineers in various locations and departments within our company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of work orders, schedules, drawings, field measurements, subcontracts and supplier agreements
• Attends preconstruction meetings, assisting in preparing a list of action items and proposed solutions
• Provides support to the Project Manager, Project Superintendent and Contract Administrator in preparing job documents and materials
• Analyzes processes, assists with layout, construction sequencing, cost analysis, measures quantities, supporting field employees, clarifying specifications, as necessary
• Ensure proper document control, quality assurance documentation and construction project records are kept in accordance with expectations
• Assist in monitoring the project site, ensuring that the work is progressing on schedule
• Develops solid working relationships with all project personnel
• Any other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to read and comprehend contract documents and construction plans
• Solid general math skills with the ability to complete field calculations
• MS Office experience
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees at all levels
• Ability to act in a safe manner always

• High level of motivation, a ‘self-starter’

Education

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent field experience required
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Travel

Overnight travel and shift work may be assigned based on business needs.

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

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.