Construction Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Reimbursement for continuing education

Participation in mentoring program

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Construction Engineer in Richmond, Virginia to oversee innovative project execution for high-profile state agencies. The role involves managing all phases of project execution, ensuring financial management and adherence to health and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a PE license in Virginia, alongside significant project management experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 1‑2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create proposals, scheduling, and budgeting on projects.
• Interact with client stakeholders and coordinate workload.
• Manage all phases of project execution including organizing and managing subcontractors.
• Lead decisions on technical, cost, and scheduling aspects.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Scheduling

Financial management

Health and safety stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license in Virginia

Job description

Job Description

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for a Construction Engineer to work on innovative, multi-disciplinary design projects for high‑profile state agencies and large municipalities. The role involves managing all phases of project execution—including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting—while working closely with inspectors, construction managers, and other technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Duties include the creation of proposals, scheduling, and budgeting on projects.
• Interact with client stakeholders and coordinate workload with construction management staff.
• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor/vendor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting.
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, adhering to company quality standards and driving customer value.
• Oversee pursuits, designate appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns, and manage engineering resources within budget.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on a program of construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution.
• Devise innovative and creative solutions to problems encountered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 3+ years of project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• 1‑2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career development: reimbursement for continuing education and training, and participation in an internal mentoring program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).