Onsite Project Engineer — Multi-Family Field Lead

Breeden Company; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Breeden Company in Virginia Beach seeks a Project Engineer to oversee day-to-day on-site project administration for multifamily builds. You will coordinate deliveries, manage schedules, and document field activities with the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent.

You will ensure safety, maintain records, and support cost and quality control while collaborating with subcontractors and internal teams to meet project goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of multi-family field management experience.
• Ability to read and analyze design documents and schedules.
• Experience with material coordination and subcontractor oversight.
• Strong OSHA knowledge and safety focus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail and deadline oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site administration including scheduling and material deliveries.
• Communicate daily with Lead Superintendent and document field activities.
• Monitor project costs, schedule and quality with the team.
• Assist in the buyout process with the Project Manager.
• Enforce jobsite safety and collect weekly safety meeting minutes.
• Coordinate temporary facilities ( dumpsters, restrooms, trailers, generators ).
• Resolve field issues and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain project records including plans, submittals, and change directives.
• Oversee warranty service during and after project completion.

Skills

Field management

MS Project

Blueprint reading

Scheduling

Excel

Word

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Breeden Company in Virginia Beach seeks a Project Engineer to oversee day-to-day on-site project administration for multifamily builds. You will coordinate deliveries, manage schedules, and document field activities with the Project Manager and Lead Superintendent.

You will ensure safety, maintain records, and support cost and quality control while collaborating with subcontractors and internal teams to meet project goals and timelines.