Construction Project Engineer

Muller is a full‑service site‑work contractor based in Northern Virginia, providing sustainable civil construction services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. This full‑time, exempt Project Engineer position is located on a jobsite in Reston and reports to the Director.

Responsibilities

• Work on 1–2 job sites daily, depending on size, to complete daily tasks.
• Track quantities on site (feet of pipe installed, loads hauled in/out, loads placed for fill) and ensure estimates are not exceeded; alert the PPOC of potential overruns.
• Recognize and report any potential change‑order work on site to the PPOC.
• Track daily project delays (weather, surveying stakeout delays, interference from other trades, etc.).
• Ensure all foremen submit their daily plans promptly for PPOC review.
• Order materials needed for foremen and superintendents.
• Verify that subcontractors perform their scope correctly, confirming crew size and productivity.
• Review the schedule weekly with the PPOC and site superintendent to confirm the project remains on track.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual labor in various environments and conditions, including heavy lifting up to 50 lb.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use hands and fingers for handling, feeling, and communicating verbally.
• Vision requirements: distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Qualifications

• Blueprint and drawing interpretation – read and interpret project drawings to identify scope of work.
• Computer and technology skills – daily use of a computer for tracking, documenting, and managing site activities; preferred experience with Excel, Bluebeam, Word, and Teams.
• Creativity and problem‑solving – develop innovative solutions for unique or unexpected tasks.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Compensation

Competitive salary plus a yearly bonus.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance, with additional voluntary plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company phone and computer.
• Cost covered for all work‑related travel.