Construction Project Engineer

This role sits at the center of project execution bridging field operations project management subcontractors and clients. You ll drive technical coordination cost control and schedule performance across complex construction projects often in logistically challenging environments.

This is not a back-office role expect high field exposure real ownership and direct impact on project delivery.

• Partner with Project Manager to drive schedule cost quality and safety targets
• Translate drawings/specs into actionable field plans
• Support Superintendents with daily work planning labor tracking and progress monitoring
• Conduct site visits to troubleshoot and provide technical direction

• Co-manage subcontracts vendors and supplier relationships
• Evaluate bids perform scope leveling and subcontractor comparisons
• Draft and manage:
  • Change Orders
  • RFIs / Serial Letters
  • Claims support documentation
• Assist in dispute resolution and risk mitigation
• Track project costs labor and materials vs budget

• Actively manage CPM schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
• Maintain document control systems
• Develop:
  • Submittal logs
  • Material tracking
  • Closeout documentation
• Support bid phase activities:
  • Quantity takeoffs
  • Risk analysis
  • Proposal development

• Interface with:
  • Architects / Engineers
  • Field teams
  • Equipment & procurement teams
• Review and approve material submittals
• Support equipment planning and rentals
• Interpret multi-discipline systems (MEP structural civil)

• Enforce zero-incident safety culture
• Develop and maintain:
  • Site-Specific Safety Plans
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Ensure QA/QC compliance across all phases

• Bachelor s in Engineering Construction Management or related
  (or equivalent field experience)
• 4 7 years in construction with project coordination exposure
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction drawings & specs
  • Contracts & project lifecycle

• Scheduling: Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Project Systems: ERP/Construction software (Vista preferred)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel-heavy role)

• Federal project exposure (USACE highly valued)
• Experience with:
  • CQC (Construction Quality Control)
  • RMS (Resident Management System)
• Certifications:
  • Safety / Environmental (e.g. CESCL or equivalent)

You re not just tracking progress you re:

• Influencing project profitability
• Driving field execution decisions
• Acting as technical lead under the PM

• Remote / challenging job sites
• Heavy logistics coordination
• Multi-stakeholder (government private)

This role suits engineers who thrive in fast-moving high-responsibility environments.

Clear path toward:

• Project Manager
• Senior Project Engineer
• Operations / Program Leadership

• Not a 9 5 desk job Field coordination
• Requires strong multitasking ownership mindset
• Exposure to:
  • Schedule pressure
  • Cost accountability
  • Client-facing situations

In return: faster growth broader exposure and real decision-making authority

You ll succeed here if you:

• Think like a builder not just an engineer
• Can balance field realities with project controls
• Are comfortable handling contracts technical people simultaneously
• Take ownership of outcomes not just tasks

This is a hands-on Project Engineer role built for someone who wants to:

• Move beyond coordination
• Step into true project leadership
• Work on complex high-visibility infrastructure projects