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Vulcan Materials Company · 5 hours ago

Project Engineer

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. The Project Engineer will manage engineering and construction projects, ensuring they meet budget and timeline requirements while providing design and inspection services.

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Responsibilities

Manage. Responsible for project management of engineering/construction projects including but not limited to opportunity/ problem identification, potential options for resolution, project estimates, resource requirements, detailed schedule, and work plans, detailed designs, bid requests, and overall construction management. Proactively manages project costs to meet budget and established timelines. Monitors progress and makes adjustments as needed. Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables

Design. Uses AutoCAD to perform design tasks and produce drawings. Draws on internal/external mechanical and civil designer resources as required

Inspect. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure key objectives, cost/performance improvements, and rate of return are achieved

Prepare Bid Packages. Prepares bid packages for construction and manages construction contracts

Provide Updates. Provide project updates on a regular frequency to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress

Represent the Company. Represents the company to industry associations, government officials and public agencies

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AutoCADPMP CertificationEngineering SoftwareProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseHeavy Industrial ExperienceMaterial Handling SystemsAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsHigh IntegritySafety-OrientedLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

8+ years of project management and related experience with experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment

Strong familiarity with project management and engineering software tools, methodologies, and best practices

Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Knowledge and experience with crushing, screening, solid liquid separation and material handling systems

Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish the objectives, vision, mission, and values of Vulcan

Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities

Develops innovative solutions to problems by trying non-obvious or non-traditional approaches

Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals

Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Detail oriented

Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion

Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations

Ask a series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes

Verifies assumptions or interpretations by checking with credible sources or through first-hand observation and data-gathering

Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite is required

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and must be extremely resourceful

Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner

Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable

Sets a safety tone for all activities; and upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Professional Engineer License

Skill in drawing and designing with AutoCAD/land desktop

Skill in drawing and designing with Autodesk programs

Proficient in use of Aggflow or other process flow simulation programs

Benefits

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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