Field / Project Engineer - Deep Foundations and Geotechnical

Brayman Construction Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brayman Construction Corporation is hiring a full-time Project / Field Engineer to support Deep Foundations & Geotechnical construction on a major Ohio River Tunnel Project. The role involves assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent with contract management, scheduling, cost tracking, and field coordination.

Strong safety leadership and communication are essential as the project advances through phases.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Excel).
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to new challenges.
• Must be willing and able to travel or relocate as necessary for projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience with heavy civil or geotechnical work including dams, drilling, caissons, shotcrete, etc., is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Deep Foundations & Geotechnical construction projects under PM and Superintendent.
• Assist with contract management, change orders, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Maintain safety oversight and quality control processes on site.
• Manage vendor/supplier relations and project buyout activities.
• Develop RFIs, submittals, and purchase orders for review.
• Support monthly financial reporting projections.
• Assist with estimating tasks and take-offs for new work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Time management

Adaptability

Willingness to travel/relocate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brayman Construction is hiring a full-time Project / Field Engineer to support Deep Foundations & Geotechnical construction at the newly awarded ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Project. This large scale, long‑term project is designed to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO), requiring strong field leadership and rigorous safety oversight. The position earns a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including low‑cost medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays. The office headquarters is in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Brayman has grown, diversified and evolved from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects serving both public and private sector clients.

Job Summary

The Field / Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing Deep Foundations & Geotechnical construction projects, including contract management, change order preparation, project schedule updating, vendor/supplier management, quantity tracking, production analysis, progress billing, resource allocation, estimating, and material pricing/project buyout.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in project safety programs, observations and audits.
• Assists Project Managers and Superintendents with project‑related tasks.
• Tracks and reports quantities of work performed and understands associated costs.
• Assists with quality control processes and testing operations.
• Communicates productivities to field staff.
• Understands and communicates contract scope to field staff.
• Serves as liaison and ensures communication between the field and office.
• Acts as the primary engineer and contract administrator on small and midsize projects.
• Assists in identifying and promoting changes to improve productivities and quality on the project.
• Effectively communicates with Project Owner/Designer/Architect/Engineering regarding project schedule, issues and activities occurring on the project.
• Develops RFIs, work plans and submittals for the project.
• Assists in monthly financial reporting projections.
• Develops extra work or change order negotiation pricing.
• Prepares time and material final pricing submittals.
• Drafts purchase orders and subcontract agreements for review by the Project Manager.
• Assists with CPM schedule development and maintenance.
• Maintains as‑built drawings and data collection with assistance from field staff.
• Performs project‑specific tasks assigned by higher level manager.
• Assists with new project estimating tasks: take‑off, scope reviews, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, new work pricing.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (particularly Excel).
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to new challenges.
• Must be willing and able to travel or relocate as necessary for projects.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management) or equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with various types of heavy civil or geotechnical work, including mass concrete, post‑tensioning, dams, drilling, soil nails, caissons, tie‑backs, shotcrete, and slurry walls, is preferred.

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. The role may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. It will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a federal contractor.

Special Note

This job description is presented as guidance only. Other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as management sees necessary may be added to this job description in order to achieve satisfactory job performance by the team member.

EEO Statement

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.