Civil Project Engineer — Demolition & Sitework Leader

Jobot; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation

PTO

Health Benefits

Bonus potential

Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer in New Jersey to join a top civil contractor with a large project backlog. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams across demolition, sitework, and paving, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to safety standards.

With 2+ years in construction and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background, you will coordinate plans, manage risk, and collaborate with management to drive project objectives from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on demolition.
• Proven track record of successfully overseeing and delivering construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.
• PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and proposals, and work with management to develop project objectives; identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project.
• Calculate time frames and sequence the stages of the project.
• Prepare and update project schedules while monitoring the progress of the project.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules and plans as required.
• Work with the project team to ensure project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future project plans based on lessons learned from completed projects.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict & crisis management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

MS Project

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer in New Jersey to join a top civil contractor with a large project backlog. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams across demolition, sitework, and paving, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to safety standards.

With 2+ years in construction and a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background, you will coordinate plans, manage risk, and collaborate with management to drive project objectives from start to finish.