Construction Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to solve field and design issues.
• Develop technical solutions in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards and compliance with regulations.
• Assist in the creation and management of project schedules using GANTT or PERT charts.
• Monitor progress and flag potential delays or issues to leadership.
• Contribute to project execution to meet deadlines and budget targets.
• Perform accurate material takeoffs and source required materials.
• Develop scope of work documents and evaluate subcontractor alternatives.
• Organize procurement schedules and track vendor performance.
• Provide consistent project updates to ownership and internal stakeholders.
• Cookordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to maintain progress and resolve challenges.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering teams and on-site staff.
• Develop pricing for proposed changes and negotiate outcomes.
• Manage Change Order execution from approval to payment application.
• Support project budgeting processes and ongoing cost control.
• Prepare monthly billing applications and coordinate owner acceptance and payment follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (required).
• 3–5 years of construction experience in the field, ideally on commercial or government projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, standards, and materials.
• Proficiency in reading drawings, managing schedules, and coordinating resources.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead by example, adapt to shifting priorities, and take initiative.