Project Engineer - 100% Travel

Position Summary

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of civil construction projects by assisting the Estimating Team, Project Manager, Superintendent, and field teams. The Project Engineer acts as a critical link between the office and the field, coordinating technical information, documentation, schedule updates, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Affix ongoing changes, issues, and project needs throughout the job lifecycle, ensuring alignment on schedules, scope, and project challenges.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Superintendent to maintain the project schedule, including the overall schedule and the three-week schedule on a weekly basis.
• Bridge the gap between estimating and the course of construction by validating IFC (Issued for Construction) plans, quantities, and assumptions, including processing contract true-ups based on IFC drawings and field conditions.
• Affix change orders and contract true-ups throughout the project.
• Manage submittal process – compile, prepare, submit, track and ensure approval in a timely manner.
• Manage RFI process – work with Project Manager to prepare and submit RFI’s, track and ensure, closure in a timely manner.
• Affix material sourcing and procurement in coordination with the Project Manager and Estimator.
• Affix One-Call updates and dig permit coordination to ensure safe field operations.
• Manage GPS topos including pre-construction, progress, and as-built surveys.
• Compare GPS models (provided vs. actuals) to calculate and verify quantities.
• Compile survey data and process it into usable information for project tracking and verification.
• Maintain FAA Part 107 Drone License and conduct UAV operations as required.
• Affix layout, surveying, and quantity take-offs for materials.
• Maintain project logs. (Quantity tracker, Submittal logs, RFI logs, etc.)
• Affix progress meetings, preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in civil construction (internship experience may be considered).
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, materials, and standards.
• Proficiency in Magnet/Topcon Office and construction management software preferred but not required (Procore, Acumatica, Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft 365, or similar).
• FAA Part 107 Drone License (required or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to travel full-time.