General Construction Engineer

The Building People Career Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 engineering, planning, and construction support for Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs that contribute to mission readiness. The General Engineer will work with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and execution phases, bringing expertise in construction methods,

Qualifications

• Engineering planning, design, and execution experience for infrastructure projects.
• Strong construction leadership experience recommended (Foreman/Superintendent/Construction Manager).
• Ability to coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for site assessments (approx. 15 site visits/year).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support across planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.
• Support ADP, Master Planning, and regional forecasting activities.
• Perform civil engineering analysis for roads, bridges, utilities, and facilities.
• Coordinate office planning with field-based construction oversight activities.
• Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verifications.
• Document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, scopes of work, and engineering documentation.
• Review plans for compliance with Army standards, UFC, and codes.
• Support approximately six infrastructure projects annually.
• Prepare design packages and construction oversight reports.
• Travel to site assessments as needed and approved.

Skills

Engineering

Construction management

Project coordination

Facilities management

Field surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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.