Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer supports the successful planning and execution of heavy civil construction projects by coordinating project documentation, schedules, costs, materials, subcontractors, and communication between field and office teams. This position works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day project coordination and execution.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and other construction documents.
• Prepare, track, and maintain RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and project correspondence.
• Assist with project schedules, look-ahead planning, quantity tracking, and production reporting.
• Track project costs, quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate material deliveries, subcontractors, suppliers, testing, and inspection requirements.
• Review field quantities and assist with owner and subcontractor pay applications.
• Assist with change orders, cost estimates, documentation, and supporting backup.
• Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, specifications, daily documentation, and closeout information.
• Communicate project requirements and changes between the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foremen, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned action items.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, constructability, or coordination issues and communicate them promptly.
• Support project startup, mobilization, closeout, punch-list completion, and final documentation.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies and project-specific requirements.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous construction internship or project experience preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Heavy civil, highway, bridge, grading, utilities, concrete, or paving experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction management, scheduling, estimating, or project documentation software is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Construction plans and specifications
• Project cost and quantity tracking
• RFIs and submittals
• Change order documentation
• Scheduling and production tracking
• Subcontractor and supplier coordination
• Project documentation and recordkeeping
• Heavy civil construction operations
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and follow-through

Work Environment

This position requires a combination of office and active construction-site work. The employee must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, navigate active construction sites, wear required PPE, and travel between project locations as necessary.