Project/Materials Engineer

 

 

Job ID:  508924

 

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

 

Position Overview

 

Assist with engineering projects, production, and estimating associated with construction materials such as aggregate, asphalt, ready mix concrete, processed sand and gravel.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Apply knowledge to solve challenges relating to materials, material production methods, and the environment. 
• Optimization of ready-mix concrete and asphalt relating to materials, plant production, and delivery.
• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure materials meet specific project requirements.
• Compose and approve submittal documents for aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete that will be supplied on projects.
• Track Cost of construction materials and estimate delivered price to projects.
• Assist Quality Control with operations, functions, and procedures.
• Work with Environmental Team regarding permitting and other environmental engineering projects.
• Design and manage plant improvement projects.
• General surveying and stake out of projects.
• Assist in inventory of aggregate stockpiles.
• Estimate, track, and assist in analyzing quarry reserves.
• Participate in plant inspections to ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Experience

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university, college or education entity and/or equivalent education/degree. 
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred.
• Experience or college internship in construction materials, mining, or quality control preferred, but not required.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical journals and technical documents.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. 
• Organization and follow-up skills required.
• Able to work with all typical office machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other software as required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.