ENGINEER - PROJECT

United Infrastructure Group; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Plans

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Significant Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group in Lumberton, NC, is hiring a Project Engineer responsible for overseeing project administration and engineering functions on heavy/highway construction projects. The ideal candidate will coordinate activities, maintain schedules, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required along with 5+ years of related experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, especially on projects over $20 million.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, retaining walls, and other scopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all on-site project administration, including document control.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction activities and schedules.
• Prepare job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review.

Skills

Heavy/highway construction experience

Project administration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills with JDEdwards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast, with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects. UIG focuses on hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional, family‑oriented environment and is committed to developing the workforce through recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support employees, including:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Role Overview

Role: Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer at United Infrastructure Group (UIG), you will oversee routine on‑site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions. This role requires you to plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities while maintaining schedules and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will prepare monthly pay estimates, update the project CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule, and handle job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review by project managers. Your expertise in heavy/highway projects will be critical in managing project progress and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Administration: Handle all on‑site project administration, including managing the project document control system. Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to management’s approval.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules, working closely with subcontractors. Update and maintain the project CPM schedule and lead regular review meetings.
• Cost Management: Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for review and approval by management. Supervise cost report management, leading regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment.
• Problem Identification and Solutions: Identify issues early and work proactively to develop solutions, minimizing disruptions to project progress.
• Project Reviews and Reporting: Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date reporting for management.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, particularly on projects over $20 million.
• Highway Construction Expertise: Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and other highway construction scopes.
• Technical Skills: Experience with JDEdwards is preferred, along with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong prioritization, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Legal Requirements: Able to pass a Drug Test and legally eligible to work in the US.

Physical Requirements

• Office Work: Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required.
• Field Work: Occasional travel to job sites may be required to support project operations and reviews.

Requirements

• All Applicants Must Be: 18 years of age
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Able to pass a Drug Test

Please contact UIG Careers or email: [e-mail] for assistance with applying.

UIG is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer