Heavy Civil & Transportation Project Engineer

Brayman Construction; Hinton (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical

Dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Profit-sharing opportunities

Paid vacation

Company-observed holidays

Job summary

Brayman Construction Corporation is seeking a motivated Mid-Level Project Engineer to support our expanding operations in the Hinton, West Virginia area. This full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation and robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company matching, profit-sharing, paid vacation, and holidays.

The role delivers critical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent across project documentation, estimating, scheduling, and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or closely related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in a Project Engineer or similar construction management role.
• Experience in heavy civil, transportation, or geotechnical construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity takeoffs and maintain project documentation.
• Assist in developing project estimates and proposals.
• Solicit pricing and quotations from suppliers and vendors.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, quality control teams, field personnel, and company leadership.
• Support the planning and execution of transportation and highway construction projects, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and utility installations.
• Maintain organized project records while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Apply strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Interpretation of drawings

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Written & verbal communication

Organization & detail orientation

Adaptability

Travel/relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

2–5 years of project engineer/construction management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Brayman Construction Corporation is seeking a motivated Mid-Level Project Engineer to support our expanding operations in the Hinton, West Virginia area. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits, including affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, profit-sharing opportunities, paid vacation, and company-observed holidays.

• affordable medical
• dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) with company matching contributions
• profit-sharing opportunities
• paid vacation
• company-observed holidays

Position Overview

The Project Engineer provides critical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent throughout all phases of construction. Responsibilities include project documentation, contract administration, schedule updates, change order preparation, vendor and subcontractor coordination, production tracking, quantity verification, progress billing support, estimating, resource planning, and procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity takeoffs and maintain project documentation.
• Assist in developing project estimates and proposals.
• Solicit pricing and quotations from suppliers and vendors.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, quality control teams, field personnel, and company leadership.
• Support the planning and execution of transportation and highway construction projects, including roadway, bridge, drainage, and utility installations.
• Maintain organized project records while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Apply strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, and construction specifications.
• Strong analytical thinking and effective problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with careful attention to detail and the capacity to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to respond to changing project requirements.
• Familiarity with transportation or highway construction practices and DOT standards is preferred.
• Willingness to travel or relocate based on project assignments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Two to five years of experience in a Project Engineer or similar construction management role.
• Experience in heavy civil, transportation, or geotechnical construction is preferred. Relevant project experience may include highways, bridges, asphalt or concrete paving, drainage infrastructure, mass concrete, post-tensioning, dams, drilled shafts, soil nails, caissons, tiebacks, shotcrete, slurry walls, or related construction methods.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position 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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on 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.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

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