Lead Project Engineer, Marine & Heavy Civil

Ballard Marine Construction; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Marine Construction seeks a lead Project Engineer to drive complex marine and heavy civil projects from preconstruction through turnover. You will bridge the office and field, coordinating planning, procurement, and execution with senior leadership and clients.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on construction experience, ownership mindset, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget while delivering safe, high-quality results on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of marine and heavy civil construction processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, field operations, and procurement to drive project execution.
• Coordinate scheduling, cost management, and client communications.
• Provide leadership and accountability from preconstruction through turnover.

Skills

Project management

Construction engineering

Client coordination

Scheduling & cost control

Job description

Ballard Marine Construction seeks a lead Project Engineer to drive complex marine and heavy civil projects from preconstruction through turnover. You will bridge the office and field, coordinating planning, procurement, and execution with senior leadership and clients.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on construction experience, ownership mindset, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget while delivering safe, high-quality results on challenging projects.