Project Engineer- Soil Cement

Thalle Construction Company · United States

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Project Engineer on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on demand emergency services, etc.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms. Tully’s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Visit for more information.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: South Bay, Florida.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Overview:

The Project Engineer will work primarily on night shift and will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, QC personnel, and Soil Cement Team to support daily production and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with soil cement operations and heavy civil construction and be comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment. This position reports to, collaborates with, and follows the direction of the Soil Cement Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Soil Cement Team, providing engineering and project support for daily soil cement construction operations.
• Work primarily on night shift to support soil cement production, placement, and field operations.
• Monitor daily soil cement activities to ensure production, quality, and schedule requirements are being met.
• Assist with coordinating and documenting soil cement production, placement, materials, equipment, and field activities.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate documentation of soil cement operations and production quantities.
• Monitor daily work activities and assist with production and schedule tracking.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and drawings related to soil cement and other heavy civil construction activities.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent, QC personnel, field crews, subcontractors, and project management to address soil cement field issues and maintain production.
• Create and manage pertinent construction documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, notifications, and correspondence.
• Participate in and support daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication with clients, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and project team members.
• Complete equipment usage reports and assign appropriate equipment cost codes.
• Ensure proper completion of equipment return and receipt reports.
• Obtain, evaluate, submit, and track required submittals to owners/customers.
• Prepare monthly pay requests for Project Manager review and approval.
• Obtain material quotes from suppliers and prepare purchase orders for approval.
• Accurately track, maintain, and report material quantities used and materials on hand.
• Prepare, track, and maintain project RFIs and submittals.
• Track invoices and receipts for field purchase orders and maintain organized field purchase order files.
• Create and file project documentation, including correspondence and reports, in Primavera and Expedition on a daily basis.
• Assist in maintaining and updating construction schedules in Primavera P6.
• Assist with and manage jobsite document control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or QC Tech on heavy civil projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with soil cement construction and/or soil cement field operations.
• Primavera CPM scheduling or similar, and CAD knowledge.
• Ability to work with a fast-paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on USACE projects.
• Experience supervising operations teams is a plus.
• Strong capabilities to multitask, work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
• Background check and drug testing.
• Prior heavy civil site project experience such as water control, levee, concrete, and mass excavation experience are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.