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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Greater Philadelphia, PA - Entry-Level Engineer 2025 - 25-MA-Entry-Level Engineer-EXT in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Greater Philadelphia, PA - Entry-Level Engineer 2025 - 25-MA-Entry-Level Engineer-EXT
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note: * Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process. * The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Whiting-Turner Entry-Level Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a Project Manager and/or a Superintendent, the Entry-Level Engineer's major duties include: * Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site. * Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget. * Resolving and clarifying design issues. * Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders. * Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications. * Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns. * Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications. * Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion. * Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project. * Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders. * Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase. * Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site. * Tracking project phase completion against milestones. * Setting expectations for managing a safe work site. * Documenting each phase of the project.
Required Skills Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop: * General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines. * General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites. * Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.
Required Experience Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include: * Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology. * Knowledge of engineering principles. * Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel. * Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity