General Construction Engineer

Hirebridge; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC seeks a General Engineer to support Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs in Columbia, South Carolina. You will provide engineering, planning, and construction support across real property projects, working with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes technical and project support through planning, design, and execution, with opportunities to lead construction activities and collaborate with government and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience providing engineering support across planning, design, and execution phases.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure systems and facilities management.
• Ability to coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support through planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.
• Support Asset Development Planning (ADP), Master Planning, and regional forecasting activities.
• Conduct civil engineering analysis for roads, bridges, utilities, water systems and related facilities.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Travel for site assessments and project execution activities; approximately 15 site visits per year.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Construction leadership

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a General Engineer to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This position provides an opportunity to support Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs that directly contribute to mission readiness.

The successful candidate will work with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to provide engineering, planning, and construction support for real property and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Position Summary

The General Engineer provides technical and project support across the planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction and real property projects. The position is well suited for individuals with engineering, construction management, superintendent, or foreman experience who possess a strong understanding of construction methods, project coordination, infrastructure systems, and facilities management.

Candidates with significant construction leadership experience, including Construction Foremen, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Construction Managers, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support throughout planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.
• Support Asset Development Planning (ADP), Master Planning initiatives, and regional forecasting activities.
• Perform civil engineering analysis and provide recommendations for infrastructure projects involving roads, bridges, utilities, water systems, and related facilities.
• Support both office-based planning efforts and field-based construction oversight activities.
• Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification activities.
• Collect and document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation within required project timelines.
• Develop technical drawings, scopes of work, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Review plans and construction documents for compliance with Army standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable codes.
• Support an estimated six infrastructure projects annually.
• Prepare design packages and construction oversight reports following task completion requirements.
• Perform periodic travel in support of site assessments and project execution activities. Approximately fifteen (15) site visits per year, averaging three (3) days in duration, are anticipated. All travel will be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government COR.