Project Engineer - Entry Level Rotation Program (Opportunities Available Nationally)

Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our seven (7) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska. Colas USA companies are part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in... transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group is active in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities. With 58,000 employees spanning 5 continents around the world, the Colas Group carries out over 85,000 projects each year, backed by a tight international network of construction materials facilities, including: aggregates mining sites, asphalt plants, ready-mix concrete plants, liquid asphalt terminals and emulsion plants. In 1979, Colas USA began operations in the Northeast with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials, a 150-year-old company. Since then, we have continued to expand throughout the US through a number of acquisitions as well as organic growth. Today, our network of companies now allows us to provide most of our products and services anywhere in the United States, from Alaska to Florida and New York to Southern California. Our 5,000 plus employees operate from more than 50 regional offices located across the nation. 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, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing 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. Job Summary This exciting program will allow a participant to have experiences in Project Management, Estimating, and Manufacturing at three different locations across the United States. After approximately 24-27 months of training and mentorship, a fixed position will be assigned that fits the participant's technical and location interests as they continue to develop their career. Participants will provide individualized development plans and be assigned to our best mentors in each of their rotation assignments. Pay will be very competitive with housing assistance provided. A company vehicle (if needed) will also be provided. As a new graduate, you will also be in the Colas Explore program that will provide additional development and allow you to network with peers across Colas. The program includes discussions with company executives and two in-person trips to visit job and manufacturing sites at different locations across the USA. Main Responsibilities Project Management • Assists Project Engineers and Project Managers as they manage various aspects of a construction project. • Duties could include tracking quantities, contacting vendors and subcontractors, along with submittals. • Assist with project safety, including leading safety discussions and helping provide PPE to field employees. • Learn and utilize programs such as HeavyJob Manufacturing • Work closely with managers and superintendents in one or more of our manufacturing areas. • Could be involved with asphalt, concrete, aggregate, emulsions, or other production processes. • Learn applicable software programs and assist with running the business. • Become involved in areas such as mine planning, plant maintenance, and plant projects. • Contribute to our efforts to have clean and organized plants and shops for safety and efficiency purposes. • Learn and contribute to efforts to reduce emissions and BTU use as we achieve our corporate reduction efforts. Estimating • Learn and become proficient in programs such as HeavyBid to assist estimators. • Perform bid takeoffs and assist with calculations. • Visit jobsites with estimators in order to become better prepared for bid process. • Coordinate with project managers and superintendents to ensure bidding is consistent with construction realities. • Contact potential vendors and subcontractors in order to obtain their bids to include in the overall estimate. Requirements • Recent college graduate or upcoming graduate in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. • High degree of drive and a willingness to learn. • Geographic mobility during the program with the ability to select a location after the program. • Willingness to learn from subject matter experts as skills and knowledge are developed. • Outstanding communication skills • Should have a team mindset to help their work groups succeed as they learn. • Must be safety oriented. • Must be willing to relocate to a different location every 8 months as part of the program (3 moves in total) • Previous experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is a significant advantage. • Should have a spirit of adventure and have a positive attitude Apply Job!