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NB: the job ad you’re about to read if for a VIE.

The VIE program is a specific program led by the French government, with specific criteria. It requires you to: 

• Be a European citizen aged between 18 and 28 on the date of registration, whatever training level.  
• Be a graduate student, with a fluent level in English.  
• Have never done any V.I.E. in the past. 
• Not have worked previously in the host country.  
  

If you tick all the boxes, welcome! If not, we suggest you go on our Careers page, we’re sure you’ll find a job aligned with your expectations.

We believe in building better together. Are you ready to be part of the change and drive our growth?

Get to know one of American subsidiary, Blythe Construction, thanks to the VIE program!  

Blythe Construction is the southeastern United States’ leading heavy construction firm. We proudly serve our communities by building state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers.

Our expert teams have engineered many of the region’s most advanced infrastructure projects and completed thousands of private development contracts that enhance the lives of millions of Americans every day.

That’s why we are looking for a Construction Engineer VIE (F/M) who will take part in one of our projects in North Carolina.

Does it feel like a mission you would be ready to take on? Keep reading!

What can you expect as a Construction Engineer @Blythe USA?

Your missions will include:

• Produce labor and equipment cost reports to monitor production costs, drive billing, budgets, and costs to complete.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly quantities to monitor production, drive management reports and reconcile owner quantities using Excel and SAP.
• Assists Field Engineer and Project Engineer in updating project schedule.
• Initiates purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, and material deliveries.
• Prepare the forecasted final cost reports; Bi-monthly accumulation of costs and quantities for comparison of an as-bid to as-built. Report in SAP format for corporate presentation.
• Submittals – Developing and tracking.
• Drafting – Field sketches, interpreting contract drawings for use in the field.
• Daily Logs – gather and compile daily diaries to include photo log.
• Maintain Excel Tracking Logs – Change Orders, RFI’s and Claims.
• Produced meeting minutes during construction meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cost and revenue projections, for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Prepare and reconcile owner pay requisitions.
• Prepare and monitor CPM schedule for the project.
• Management of quantities in SAP cost control program.
• Help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable North Carolina/South Carolina codes.

What about you? 

You’ll be a great fit if: 

• You’re looking for assignments that give you a sense of responsibility and high autonomy. 
• You’re looking for assignments that combine fieldwork and project management; 
• You’re fully committed to Health & Safety guidelines; 
• You have graduated with a master’s degree in civil engineer or construction management, and have a first working experience in construction (including internships and/or apprenticeship);
• You can define yourself through a methodical and analytical mind, and strong interpersonal skills such as open-mindedness, a team-player mind and curiosity; 
• You show an international mindset which will allow you to enjoy what the USA can offer to the fullest – a previous international experience would be a plus! 
• You speak fluent English;                                
• You have your driving license. 

Next steps? 

If you like what you’re reading and feel you could be up for the task, let’s meet! 

We’ll have a first quick phone encounter to ensure we are aligned on what you’re looking for and what we can offer, before exploring these elements further during a second Teams meeting. 

If we are still in step, it will time for you to meet HR and operational members from Blythe Construction. 

Welcome aboard!