Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING: PROJECT ENGINEER – HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

FULL TIME

A well-established heavy civil construction company is seeking a Project Engineer to work closely with the Project Team and Field Management to help deliver safe, high-quality, and profitable projects.

This role will support project execution across submittals, shop drawings, scheduling, procurement, job cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, field operations, and client communication , while helping the project team meet or exceed budget and operating profit goals.

• Support the execution of heavy civil construction projects
• Work closely with Project Teams and Field Management
• Gain experience across project controls, procurement, scheduling, and field operations
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project representatives
• Join a company offering competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to build strong professional relationships
• Detail-oriented approach to project documentation and cost tracking
• Ability to work collaboratively with field and project teams
• Strong ability to manage multiple project responsibilities

Project Documentation & Controls

• Track project quantities daily and reconcile them monthly for payment purposes
• Review foremen’s daily reports to ensure information is properly recorded
• Document Time and Material operations and reconcile them with the client
• Support project quality personnel

Submittals & Procurement

• Produce and manage project submittals, shop drawings, and material certifications
• Ensure required documentation is submitted and approved before work begins
• Assist with the buyout process and prepare requisitions
• Produce complete purchase orders after approval by the Project Manager

Subcontractor Coordination

• Understand key operational details of subcontracts
• Hold subcontractors accountable to their agreements
• Attend subcontractor coordination meetings
• Provide updates regarding schedules, drawings, and specifications

Scheduling & Field Operations

• Participate in developing Four Week Look Ahead schedules with Superintendents
• Incorporate resources, submittals, approvals, lead times, restraints, and milestones into project planning
• Participate in relevant daily huddles
• Support the project team in constructing projects efficiently and profitably

Client & Team Relationships

• Establish strong working and professional relationships with clients and their representatives
• Maintain effective communication with field inspectors
• Work closely with Project Teams and Field Management throughout project execution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field with 1+ years of relevant experience , or equivalent.

Experience

• Heavy Civil Construction experience is required
• Experience with structures or site civil excavation is preferred

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, P6, HCSS, and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of estimating and engineering
• Experience with cost tracking systems is a plus
• Knowledge of site surveying is a plus

• Competitive wages
• Benefit package
• Growth opportunities

Ready to build your career in heavy civil construction while gaining experience across project management, field operations, scheduling, procurement, and project controls?

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