Project Engineer

Who We Are

Ben Hur Construction Company has been in business for over one hundred years. Founded in 1909 as a local steel erection contractor; the company has grown into a regional erector, fabricator and general contractor. Ben Hur has multiple offices in the Midwest.

We have built our reputation on delivering the highest quality construction services and management at a competitive, value driven cost. As our diverse project portfolio illustrates, we take on a variety of projects; each with their challenges. It is the unique way that Ben Hur Construction employs its workers and resources to accommodate these challenges that sets us apart.

Ben Hur offers competitive wages accompanied with an excellent benefit package including 401k, paid vacation and holidays, health, vision, and reimbursement programs.

What We Are Looking For

Project Engineer who manages the daily activities required to ensure the successful completion of the project (i.e. successful execution of a contract). Primary liaison with the company's customer and their architect and engineering consultants as required. Coordinates activities of the jobs and resolves questions and problems. Responsibilities also include scheduling, financial accountability, change management and overall project responsibility.

• Need to be located in Northern Indiana (South Bend Elkhart, Mishawaka, Michigan City, Crown Point, lower Michigan....etc)
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are primary responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Be familiar with all elements of the plans and specifications that affect operations.
• Assist in the collection of costs, their proper allocation, and their proper operations.
• Be the liaison with project inspectors.
• Assist the superintendent in all aspects of the project, especially the paperwork.
• See that the erection plan is followed properly and that any changes are coordinated with the project manager.
• Report all material shortages immediately.
• Know where and what the project's survey control points are. See that the steel work is set to the proper elevation and alignment.
• Be familiar with bolting and welding procedures and assist the foreman and journeyman in their understanding of them.
• Be sure that all special erection equipment is used in the proper fashion and at the proper time.
• Check to see that all fabricator installed material is in place and correctly sized and located.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this duty, an individual must be able to perform and direct others on each essential duty.

• OSHA 10hr. Construction Safety and Health Standards training.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Detail oriented and focused.
  
  

Experience

Preferred (but not required) 1 years of experience in project management / project engineering relating to structural steel and precast erection.

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

Required Skills

• Able to work with people in situations involving challenges, lead times, budgets and deadlines.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Professional attitude.
  
  

Disclaimer

Ben Hur Construction Co. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ("EEO") and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws Ben Hur Construction Co. will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.

Salary: $85000 - $100000 per year