Project Engineer

Employee Referral Eligible

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

• Manage. Responsible for engineering projects including but not limited to opportunity/ problem identification, potential options for resolution, project estimates, resource requirements, detailed schedule and work plans, intricate designs, bid requests, and overall construction management. Proactively manages project costs to meet budget and established timelines. Monitor progress and make 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, who make the majority of drawings. Utilize Aggflow simulation software.
• Inspect. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure critical 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

Skills You'll Need:

• Education. Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience. 2-5 years of engineering and related 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 entire life cycle. Proven ability to complete tasks according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Leadership Skills. 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.
• Organizational Skills. Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes required to implement strategic plans.
• Problem Solving. 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 cause.
• Analytical Skills. Verifies assumptions or interpretations by checking with credible sources or through first-hand observation and data-gathering.
• Computer Skills. Advanced computer skills, including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite, are required. Skill in drawing and designing with AutoCAD products preferred.
• Interpersonal Communication. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and must be highly resourceful. Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.
• High Integrity. Acts with integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies, holding self and other employees accountable, and keeping promises and commitments. Honor your commitments to yourself and others. You are acknowledging and correcting your mistakes and taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Safety-Oriented. Sets a safety tone for all activities and upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.

What You'll Like About Us:

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing .
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and vision programs, .
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401 (k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see and helping our employees meet their goals as a critical part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.