Project Engineer - Geotechnical Foundations

Reports to: Operations Manager and to the PM/QC Managers while on the job site

Position: Full time

Schedule: Up to 6 days per week, 12 hours per day

Location: Projects throughout the Southeast

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is a Florida corporation and the U.S. subsidiary of the world-wide operating Bauer Group based in Schrobenhausen, Germany. The Bauer Group is a world- renowned foundation contractor, designer, and builder of the world’s finest foundation equipment.

BFC, as part of the Bauer construction division, is a leader in the execution of complex excavation pits, ground improvement, deep foundations, and vertical seals, utilizing the most up to date equipment and installation techniques. Bauer Foundation Corp. provides all types of foundation solutions and services for industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental construction projects. Bauer Foundation Corp. promotes Bauer services and technology throughout the entire United States.

Job Summary:

Complete engineering and construction projects by planning, organizing, and controlling all technical elements of the project. The Project Engineer also oversees upgrades, changes and is actively involved in any other technical project-related work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Responsibilities of this Position:

• Involved in identification of and evaluation of prospective projects
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as required
• Prepares take-offs, estimates and proposals
• Assist with prospects/client contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing
• Works with Work Winning Manager and Chief Engineer in preparing designs and bids
• Manages preparation plans, construction details throughout project
• Prepares and meets dates for completion of projects under his/her direction.
• Travels to construction site to assure conditions are as anticipated, work is being done properly, as designed, and assuring design is correct.
• Evaluate ground conditions, design parameters, and potential problems by review of geotechnical reports and soil boring logs
• Directs resources to deliver on time and within budget
• Preparation of daily activities project reports, weekly cost analysis and final reports.
• Identifies/anticipates problems and determines appropriate resolutions
• Follows up and follows through on projects to completion
• Adhere to safe practices

Qualification and Requirements:

• A willingness to travel to gain experience on various jobsites with different techniques, different people and different geologic environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and possibly with scheduling software.
• A strong work ethic and dedication to your own professional growth.
• Conscientious work habits that include attention to detail, clear documentation, and communication skills
• Respectful team player who demonstrates a commitment to aiding the development of people around you.
• The ability to think critically about problems, provide solutions and decide a course of action.
• A willingness to accept and implement constructive feedback from managers within the company.
• Ethical behavior at all times.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates specializing in geotechnical, structural, or construction areas with project and/or office experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in geotechnical/foundations projects

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary; commensurate with experience.

Benefit packages available – health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays and vacation, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

BAUER Foundation Corp. is a DFWP and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.