Colaska | Project Engineer I Soldotna, AK 1

Subsidiary: Colaska Inc.



Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, encouraging innovation, applying new technology, and improving vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com

Southeast Road Builders, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com

 

Mission

Colaska is seeking a Project Engineer based out of our Southeast Roadbuilder Haines or Juneau locations, for work on the Kenai Peninsula. The specific projects involve rock excavation through blasting techniques. This individual will assist by means of cost management and analysis, scheduling, billings, and project support. This individual should have strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills with a dedication to safety, integrity, and ethics.

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe project site and work environment in accordance with Colaska policy, participate with Goal Zero principles.
  • Assist Site Superintendent(s) and Project Manager(s) with project operations, schedules, and cost management.
  • Digital modeling of the work using Trimble Business Center software
  • Assist Project Manager with daily project duties such as material billing preparations, expedite material procurement, approval, and facilitate product transportation.
  • Attend pre-job and weekly meetings with agencies/owners.
  • Establish and maintain both cost report and billing quantities.
  • Transfer of information from estimating software to job cost software.
  • Manage positions that may report to the Project Engineer (Project Clerk, Project Engineer Intern)
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends when required.

Requirements

  • Must be safety oriented.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, work experience can be used in lieu of education.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Should have a spirit of adventure and have a positive demeanor.
  • Ability to pass an ATF background check.

Skills

  • Self-Starter and has great multi-tasking skills
  • Proficient in 3D modeling and drafting
  • Computer software knowledge of: Primavera P6, MS Office, JDE, HCSS
  • Preferred skillset in Trimble Business Center, and Road Design
  • Ability to create daily job-cost reporting and manage subcontractor scope of work
  • Ability to understand construction surveying

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
     

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com


Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage