Lead Project Engineer - Heavy Civil & Bridges (Onsite)

Kokosing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading American contractor, seeks an experienced construction engineer to lead onsite activities for heavy highway and bridge projects. The role requires coordinating project engineering staff and ensuring compliance with schedules and contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 4+ years in construction engineering; bridge experience is a strong plus and a PE license is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent training and experience.
• 4+ years of construction engineering experience.
• Bridge project experience is a strong plus.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for heavy highway and bridge projects.
• Manage project engineering staff: planning, assignments, and performance.
• Ensure activities comply with contract requirements and project schedule (Primavera P6).
• Provide technical support during planning, design, and construction; resolve design conflicts.
• Develop and administer project engineering procedures and submittals, RFIs, expediting, payments.
• Represent company in meetings with A/E, clients, and project management.
• Interface on-site departments to resolve problems and maintain quality.
• Oversee pre-construction, design-build, and business development for the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Skills

Construction engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Bridge experience (preferred)

Job description

Kokosing, a leading American contractor, seeks an experienced construction engineer to lead onsite activities for heavy highway and bridge projects. The role requires coordinating project engineering staff and ensuring compliance with schedules and contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 4+ years in construction engineering; bridge experience is a strong plus and a PE license is preferred but not required.