Company Overview

At Ames Construction, we’ve built America for 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, renewables, and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit and foundational values of honesty, integrity, perseverance and opportunity, while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Together, 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 75 general contractor.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Manage and 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

• 3 years’ experience in highway heavy construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Knowledgeable in Primavera.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills.
• Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

• Travel – This project is located in Overland Park, KS. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
• Construction Site Environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Office Environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required

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.