Field Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support daily field operations on heavy civil and perimeter security construction projects. This field-based role works closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, subcontractors, and project partners to coordinate technical requirements, track project progress, maintain documentation, and help ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and according to schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project documents.
• Support daily construction activities and coordinate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and assist with resolving technical and field-related issues.
• Monitor field progress against project schedules, milestones, and contractual requirements.
• Verify quantities, materials, installed work, and field conditions.
• Track submittals, material approvals, inspections, testing, and other project requirements.
• Assist with project cost tracking, estimates, change orders, and quantity documentation.
• Perform field observations to verify work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Identify potential conflicts, delays, constructability issues, and project risks and assist with developing solutions.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, technical documentation, and project records.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical requirements and action items to field and project teams.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with applicable project personnel and third parties.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project closeout.
• Create, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 Professional.
• Develop and maintain schedule activities, work breakdown structures (WBS), relationships, constraints, calendars, and resources.
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines and incorporate project progress and updates.
• Perform critical path, float, progress, and schedule variance analysis.
• Support project forecasting and prepare schedule reports, dashboards, and other project controls documentation.
• Import, export, and maintain scheduling data using Excel and other project systems.
• Support P6 integrations, reporting tools, and scheduling workflow improvements as needed.
• Follow all company, project, and site-specific safety requirements.

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Strong planning, scheduling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications, schedules, and actual field conditions.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and project leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate project documentation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a field-based project team.
• Dependability, accountability, and a proactive approach to resolving project issues.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, including rough or uneven terrain.
• Ability to safely navigate active construction sites and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Construction field experience in a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar role preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, earthwork, structural, or perimeter security construction preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 Professional strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction scheduling, progress tracking, critical path analysis, and forecasting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other construction project management or documentation systems.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking, inspections, and project closeout documentation preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States.