Project Engineer, Foundations - Michels Construction, Inc.

Location: Montgomery, IL  

Department: Michels Construction, Inc.

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining Michels Construction, Inc., where we do more than build transportation projects, we use them. Our business spans across North America and, just like everyone, we rely on hassle-free transportation. We approach each project with a desire to deliver the safe, high-quality, cost-effective work with minimal inconveniences to users. The transportation industry is broad, and so are our services. Our projects include highways, tunnels, bridges, airport runways, railways, foundations and more. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Construction, Inc. can change yours. 

As a Foundations Project Engineer, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Understand terms, conditions, and scope of contract as it applies to the project
• Track material, production and project costs and provide documentation to the Project Manager
• Assist with the coordination of subcontractors
• Maintain project schedule tracking for the Project Manager
• Provide onsite administrative support as needed
• Assist with QA/QC and testing

Why Michels Construction, Inc.?

• We support dynamic and growing industries
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually.  

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have a high attention to detail

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering or related and 2+ years of related experience in Construction, or equivalent combination of both
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record
• Travel required; this position requires extensive travel of 75%