Project Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Pipelayer Laborer and contribute to essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida. We are a reputable construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality services and fostering a collaborative work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the construction industry and a chance to grow within a supportive company.

As an award-winning, multi-generational construction services company, Vogel Bros. Building Co. attributes its success and longevity to the values and beliefs that have been shared throughout the generations. We work with customers across the country, focusing on enhancing the lives of the people in the communities we serve. Our lean culture is embodied in our employees, always striving to embrace innovation and offer creative solutions in order to be the employer of choice as well as our customer’s champion. When we bring on new people to our team, we do so conscientiously and with the goal of adding a team player who’s passionate about doing what it takes to grow and develop the company and the people around them.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who’s ready to go beyond just building buildings to instead building customers’ dreams? Do you value making a difference in your community and in the lives of those around you? Then we’ve got the opportunity for you!

Purpose  and Scope

The Project Engineer is an integral member of the Project Team that   offers support to both the Project Manager and Job Superintendent on a daily   basis. Duties are carried out in a manner that aligns with the company’s beliefs   / values / mission / vision.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Solicit pricing and purchase commodity materials
• Assist with the buyout process
• Correspond with design team members on a daily basis
• Process, review and expedite shop drawings and submittals
• Initiate, track and process responses to Requests for Information (RFI’s)
• Solicit pricing for Construction Bulletins (CB’s)
• Update and maintain field drawings
• Assist with change documentation and issuing change orders
• Assist with Quality Control measures, including review of concrete test reports, building details, maturity testing, etc.
• Assist Job Superintendent with reports, including time tracking and percent complete reports
• Coordinate jobsite deliveries
• Distribute all correspondence to subcontractors on site
• Prepare meeting minutes for team, progress and pre-installation meetings
• Coordinate site visits for local building inspectors
• Take weekly jobsite pictures and assemble monthly reports
• Coordinate and manage close-out procedures

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent education & experience in related field
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Estimation of water/wastewater construction
• Ability to perform material take-offs/quantity surveys

Candidates must possess:

• A valid driver’s license and means of transportation
• Moderate to advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform effectively despite sudden deadline and priority changes
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with willingness and ability to accept responsibility, work as a team player, and take initiative to improve personal and interpersonal skills

Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and sit.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.
• Indoor, non-smoking, temperature-controlled environment.
• Some exposure to outside elements if and when on job sites.
• Ability to navigate rough terrain without assistance (i.e. muddy, rocky job sites).

We value safety, teamwork, and integrity in our workplace. Our company offers competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive environment where your skills can grow. Join us in building vital infrastructure that makes a difference in communities across Florida.

What do we offer? At Vogel Bros., we offer a competitive salary and the following list of benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State-of-the-art facility
• On-Site Fitness Center
• We believe in having fun! Impromptu celebrations, our strong culture of teamwork and collaboration allows our employees to balance their work and life through a variety of occasions.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply to our open career opportunities.