Project Engineer (Construction Federal / Infrastructure)
Location: Remote / Field + Office Hybrid
Industry: Heavy Civil, Vertical Construction, Federal Projects
Role Overview 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.
What You ll Own
Project Execution & Field Coordination - 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
Contracts, Commercial & Cost Control - 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
Planning, Scheduling & Documentation - 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
Technical & Cross-Functional Coordination - 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)
Safety & Quality Leadership
- Enforce zero-incident safety culture
- Develop and maintain:
- Site-Specific Safety Plans
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Ensure QA/QC compliance across all phases
What You Bring
Core Requirements - 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
Technical Skills
- Scheduling: Primavera P6 / MS Project
- Project Systems: ERP/Construction software (Vista preferred)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel-heavy role)
Preferred (High-Value) - Federal project exposure (USACE highly valued)
- Experience with:
- CQC (Construction Quality Control)
- RMS (Resident Management System)
- Certifications:
- Safety / Environmental (e.g., CESCL or equivalent)
What Makes This Role Different High-Impact Scope You re not just tracking progress you re:
- Influencing project profitability
- Driving field execution decisions
- Acting as technical lead under the PM
Complex Project Environment - Remote / challenging job sites
- Heavy logistics coordination
- Multi-stakeholder (government + private)
This role suits engineers who thrive in fast-moving, high-responsibility environments.
Career Trajectory Clear path toward:
- Project Manager
- Senior Project Engineer
- Operations / Program Leadership
Reality Check (What Candidates Should Know) - 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
Ideal Candidate Profile
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
Bottom Line
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