Project Engineer

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is an employee -owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 65 general contractor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel - This position is geographically located in Burnsville, MN, but will most commonly spend 1-3 years in project area. That area could be anywhere in the Midwest / Central Region.
• Estimating, project control, scheduling, quantity tracking.
• Support a team consisting of Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other staff.
• Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, & workforce.
• Review shop drawing, submittals and schedules, and process RFIs
• Monitoring the quality control, safety and environmental programs.
• Understand and assist with project layout.
• Identify critical work items, and procure long-lead items.
• Assist with monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.
• Manage document control including submittals schedules, contract documents, shop drawings, etc.
• Assist with delivery, inventory, and warehousing of materials and equipment.
• Resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce.
• Maintaining as-built drawings & manuals.
• Attend and / or lead meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education & Skills

Working Conditions

Total Rewards

People are the most important asset at Ames Construction. Ames' non-craft benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, generous retirement benefits, and company holidays and paid time off. Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.

The base salary range for this role is $75k - $100k.

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.