Construction Engineer Project Manager

FM Talent Source; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,768 - 84,722; Full time

Job summary

FM Talent Source is seeking a Construction Engineer / Project Manager in Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing project documentation for infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with at least five years of managing complex construction projects. Familiarity with IBM Maximo is required. The position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $55.00 to $61.50.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience managing construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and verify construction activities through onsite inspections.
• Monitor project performance against key indicators.
• Review construction plans and specifications for required changes.

Skills

Construction management

Technical coordination

Project administration

Knowledge of construction regulations

IBM Maximo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

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Washington, DC, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1681

Salary Range: $55.00 To $61.50 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Engineer / Project Manager supports construction oversight, technical coordination, and project administration for complex infrastructure projects. This role carries responsibility for planning, field inspection, quality compliance, and project controls — operating within established guidelines to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within scope.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Support & Inspection

• Manage and verify construction activities through onsite inspections to confirm compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Conduct substantial completion and final inspections.
• Document daily activities, completed work, and field conditions in detailed inspection reports.

Project Coordination & Controls

• Monitor project performance against key indicators and quality objectives; prepare status summaries for leadership.
• Coordinate with technical groups to minimize operational impacts during construction.
• Participate in coordination and quality meetings across all involved disciplines.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, and change documentation.

Technical & Administrative Support

• Review construction plans and specifications; identify and communicate required design changes.
• Evaluate inspection procedures for conformance with established practices.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor payment requests.
• Prepare project correspondence, progress updates, issue reports, and recommendations.
• Support safety and quality management personnel in enforcing compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor site safety conditions and promptly report safety concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering — or 10+ years of equivalent experience on projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing construction projects involving complex communication, electrical, or technical systems.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and standards applicable to public infrastructure.
• Experience with procurement processes and contract compliance.
• Experience supporting change order evaluations and claim reviews.
• Ability to pass required background screening.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required site access or safety certifications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS — IBM MAXIMO

Candidates should have demonstrated experience using IBM Maximo for asset and work management, including:

• Work order creation, tracking, and management.
• Asset tracking and lifecycle documentation.
• Reporting and data extraction.
• Integration of field inspection data into asset management systems.

Compensation Range:

The salary range provided is determined by market value, internal equity, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. Offers will be extended within this range, though not all candidates will receive an offer at the upper limit.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.