Project Engineer

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• $101k Per Year Project Engineer Ames Construction, Inc

Occupation:

Engineers, All Other

Location:

Farmington, NM

• 87401 Positions available: 1 Job #: JR1813

Source:

Ames Construction, Inc

Posted:

03/27/2026

Web Site:

www.amesconstruction.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. The Project Engineer will assist and support the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer as well as the project staff in the technical day-to-day project management responsibilities of a specific project. Essential Functions

• Support a team consisting of Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other staff
• Build relationships and communicate with owners, design partners, subcontractors, & workforce
• Review shop drawing, submittals and schedules, and process RFIs
• Monitoring the quality control, safety and environmental programs
• Understand and assist with project layout
• Identify critical work items, and procure long-lead items
• Assist with monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders
• Manage document control including submittals schedules, contract documents, and shop drawings
• Assist with delivery, inventory, and warehousing of materials and equipment
• Resolve field problems and conflicts with subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce
• Instill safety as a top priority
• Maintaining as-built drawings & manuals
• Attend and/or lead meetings
• Other duties may be assigned. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivations skills
• Time Management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial
• Possess high attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Applications and Outlook
• Knowledgeable in Primavera
• Must have a valid Driver's License Working Conditions
• Location
• This project is located in Farmington, NM. Subsequent projects will be nationally based.
• Travel
• This role will be expected to travel to project locations and regional offices
• Construction site environment
• physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• These positions are subject to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA).

In accordance with the NPEA, preference in hiring and employment shall be given to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation who meet the minimum qualifications for the position applied for. Ames Construction is 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 status as a protected veteran. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts. Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Ames Construction, Inc Social Links Connect with Ames Construction, Inc Other Local Jobs from Ames Construction, Inc. Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Play Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Project Manager Ames Construction, Inc. Farmington, NM Project Management Specialists Regular Corporate

• 1 week ago Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. The Project Manager is responsible for planning and supervising a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. This position organizes and oversees construction processes to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, is well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results on time and within the budget. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Manage and support a team consisting of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project staff.
• Track and report project progress, budgets, and needs with Operation Managers.
• Build relationships and communicate with owners or owner's representatives.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Provide monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.
• Assist with updating monthly schedules.
• Coordinate equipment and staff needs with regional and on-site management.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the project.
• Serve as the project representative with clients at meeting, job walks, and other meeting and correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Superintendent Ames Construction, Inc. Farmington, NM General and Operations Managers Regular Corporate

• 1 week ago Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Position duties include coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control, safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites. This position is classified as "safety-sensitive." Essential Functions

• Manages a team of workers, including work schedules, project progress, and resource allocation
• Creates cost estimates for labor, supplies, materials and other project costs
• Collaborates with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
• Coordinates materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers
• Creates schedules for workers and subcontractors
• Hires additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly
• Maintains a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Makes changes in the operation as necessary to best meet construction deadlines
• Implements management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient
• Collaborates with clients, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors and staff on site and others
• Prevents scope "creep" General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share New Mexico General Craft Construction Ames Construction, Inc. Farmington, NM Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Regular Corporate

• 5 weeks ago Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected. At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership. That means we look out for one another, take pride in what we build, and take responsibility for our actions, our results, and the long-term health of the company. Guided by our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we do what we say we will do, push through challenges and deliver work we're proud of. When you join Ames, you're joining a company built for long-term success — where skilled people, strong teams, and disciplined execution come together to build careers and a better future. Ames Construction is seeking experienced construction craftspeople for a heavy civil/industrial construction project near Farmington, NM. Positions include heavy equipment operators, truck drivers, carpenters for concrete construction, pipefitters, millwrights and general laborers. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Field Engineer . Ames Construction, Inc. Farmington, NM Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Regular Corporate

• 14 weeks ago Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames isan employee-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top65 general contractor. The Field Engineer is responsible for managing large and complex construction work at the project site to ensure operations run safely, smoothly, and effectively. This position has a wide range of job responsibilities, depending on the area of specialization. These duties might include working on road, bridge, building, steel structures, or other large projects. This position is classified as "safety-sensitive." Essential Functions Designs temporary structures used during construction with emphasis on safety considerations Inspects installed equipment and technologies. Solves issues that may arise. Directs foremen or workers on-site Conducts research and accurately reports on project status Performs quality control inspections and checks work for compliance with contract documents Verifies proper materials are used, and that the installations meet project timelines and requirements Affirms safety compliance and enforces proper protocols and PPE on site May oversee project budget and communications Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as a field engineer or similar role Well-versed in technical aspects of field projects, including machinery, equipment, and construction processes Thorough understanding of safety guidelines (OSHA statutes) Attention to detail Outstanding communication skills An analytical mind and strong problem-solving ability Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends Working Conditions Location

• This project is located in Farmington, New Mexico. Subsequent projects may be nationally based. Travel
• This role will be expected to travel to project locations, sometimes nationally Construction site environment
• physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb.

May be exposed to high noise levels. Ames Construction is 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 status as a protected veteran. This position requires ensuring compliance with CMMC, FAR, and Accounting Standards in all Federal efforts. Ames Construction is 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 status as a protected veteran. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Ames Construction, Inc. Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Engineers, All Other Help for Occupation Information for Engineers, All Other. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at http://www.amesconstruction.com/ on 03/27/2026 4:27:25 PM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]