Construction Project Engineer

Eastern Excavating Co.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Cell Phone / Laptop

Competitive salary

Job summary

Eastern Excavating Co. Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Savannah, GA team. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, surveyors, and subcontractors to keep projects organized, on schedule, and financially successful.

Responsibilities include coordinating layout, creating as-builts in Civil 3D, reviewing plans, and assisting with estimating and procurement. Strong communication and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, civil/site work, or project engineering.
• Ability to read civil/site plans and construction drawings.
• Strong math and quantity-calculation skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and Procore is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with surveyor on layout, grades, elevations, utilities, and as-builts.
• Build project surface files and generate survey points for layout.
• Review plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions.
• Assist PMs with revisions, submittals, change orders, RFIs and correspondence.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and track installed quantities.
• Assist with project estimating, pricing, and procurement.
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors and internal team members.
• Maintain organized project files from start to finish.
• Perform other duties to successfully manage and complete projects.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency

Plans reading & interpretation

Quantity takeoffs & math

Construction/sitework experience

Estimating support

Communication skills

Organization & time-management

Independent work & teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Eastern Excavating Co. Inc. is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our team. We are a growing sitework construction company specializing in complete site development: clearing, grading, earthwork, utilities, paving, hardscapes etc.

The Project Engineer will work closely with our Project Managers, Superintendents, Surveyor, subcontractors and suppliers to help keep projects organized, on schedule, properly documented, and financially successful

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with surveyor regarding layout, grades, elevations, utilities, and as-built information.
• Build project surface files for machine control, generate survey points for layout and create final as-builts on AutoCad civil 3D or equivalent.
• Review civil plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Help identify discrepancies between plans and actual field conditions.
• Assist Project Managers with plan revisions, submittals, change orders, prepare and track RFIs and project correspondence.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and track installed quantities throughout the project.
• Assist with project estimating, pricing, and procurement.
• Communicate professionally with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.
• Maintain organized and accurate project files from project start through completion.
• Perform other duties necessary to successfully manage and complete construction projects.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, accountable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction, civil construction, sitework, estimating, or project engineering preferred.
• Ability to read and understand civil/site plans and construction drawings.
• Strong computer skills, particularly AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore and similar construction software is a plus.
• Understanding of earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, and site development is highly desirable.
• Strong math and quantity-calculation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for future responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a project team.

What You'll Do Well in This Role

We're looking for someone who doesn't just push paperwork. The right person will understand how the paperwork connects to what's actually happening in the field.

You'll learn to recognize things like:

• When a grading issue could affect functionality and schedule.
• When a plan conflict may justify a change order.
• When the plans don't provide enough information for the field.

You should be comfortable picking up the phone, walking onto a jobsite, talking with a Superintendent or Foreman, and then coming back to the office and documenting what needs to happen next.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based advancement opportunities
• Health / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone / Laptop/ Ipad

Career Opportunity

This position offers an opportunity to grow within a construction company where your work will have a direct impact on project performance.

A successful Project Engineer can progress into Project Management and other leadership roles as their construction knowledge, project-management skills, and responsibilities grow.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Experience: AutoCad, Construction/sitework experience preferred