Construction Project Engineer

Spiniello Companies; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national utility contractor delivering self-performed open cut and pipe rehabilitation work. The Project Engineer role supports the Project Manager by coordinating on-site activities to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met across water and sewer projects.

Responsibilities include field planning, budgeting, and CPM updates, plus preparation of meetings and progress reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required; BA in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in utility construction.
• Knowledge of water, sanitary waste, and storm water systems.
• Understanding of civil construction practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend water/sewer/ storm pipeline drawings.
• Experience with contract buyout and cost reporting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to meet cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Assist in field planning and on-site project administration.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and update CPM schedules.
• Maintain project budgets, change orders, and cost reports.
• Draft agendas and minutes for project meetings.
• Support safety procedures and on-site coordination with inspectors and subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to contract specifications and client goals.
• Communicate effectively with project team and clients.

Skills

Project coordination

On-site supervision

Excel/Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS

Sage Timberline

Job description

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California.

The Project Engineer will provide support and assistance to the Project Manager and will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. This will include all routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering elements. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with the team.

Assists in the preparation of monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Coordinates and updates project budgets, change orders and cost reports for project management review and approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the field planning of upcoming projects
• Help coordinate and manage issues that may develop on site
• Assist Project Superintendents with the implementation of job site safety procedures, notifications, signage, supplies and equipment
• Cost coding of various scope items for accounting
• Assists Project Manager with Contract Buyout with subcontractors and material vendors
• Work with Project Manager in communicating effectively
• Draft meeting agendas, meeting minutes for all project meetings attended
• Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to prepare, update and provide accurate project progress on a weekly basis.
• Assist in the supervision of cost report management and assist or lead regular review meetings
• Identify issues early and work to develop solutions
• Prepare required information for presentation at project reviews
• Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve the project
• Ability to read and comprehend Water Main, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Pipeline Drawings
• Assist in ensuring compliance with contract specifications
• Carry out job duties and responsibilities while maintaining Spiniello core values
• Consult with and gather information from inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, etc.
• Maintain positive client relationships with onsite personnel
• Ensure project adheres to set schedule and is meeting goals of the client
• Other duties assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Knowledge of Civil Construction, Earthwork, Excavation, and Utilities construction. Ability to manage time effectively and provide innovation when needed. Willingness to understand corporate and industry practices and standards, processes, and activities.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required, BA degree in Construction Management or in Civil Engineering, preferred
• 5+ years of experience in utility construction
• Knowledge of water, sanitary waste, and/or storm water collection systems
• Knowledge of best practices to replace or installation of water/sewer lines.
• Knowledge of bypass pumping.
• Familiar with grading, clearing, excavation, drainage, stream restoration, and other civil construction scopes
• Minimum of 5+ years of construction/project experience. Experience as a Project Coordinator in a similar role is desirable
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving; ability to proactively address potential issues.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with HCSS and Sage Timberline a plus.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented a must.
• Excels in a high-paced work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Passion for the work and industry.
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Expert problem solver

Recruitment Notice

Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.