Project Engineer

Total Civil Construction; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Car allowance

PTO and Sick Days

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Virginia is seeking a detail-driven Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will support project operations, manage costs, and ensure effective communication on-site. Responsibilities include coordinating procurement, monitoring timelines, and ensuring quality documentation. A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and proficiency in software tools like Heavy Job and MS Excel are required. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in civil construction.
• Knowledge of underground utility, highway, and site development practices.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents across all phases of construction.
• Coordinate purchase orders and material procurement.
• Monitor production rates and project timelines.
• Perform real-time cost control and identify budget deviations.
• Review field data for accuracy.
• Lead internal meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain and organize site documentation.
• Prepare detailed cost-to-complete reports.

Skills

Budget tracking

Cost control

Schedule analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Heavy Job

Foundation

Primavera P6

Procore

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

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Total Civil Construction provided pay range

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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📍 Location: Ruther Glen, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; & Brambleton, VA

🛑 U.S. Citizenship is required – These projects are located on military bases 🛑

👷 ♀️ Build more than projects, build your career with purpose.

Are you a detail-driven Civil Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges in the field? At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we' re hiring a Project Engineer ready to integrate planning, people, and performance into outstanding project delivery.

🔧 What You’ll Do:

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be the nerve center of project operations, connecting on-site execution with budget, schedule, and design expectations. You’ll track costs, manage progress, and ensure communication between office and field stays strong and proactive.

Here’s what your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Support project managers and superintendents across all phases of construction


• Coordinate purchase orders and material procurement with vendors


• Monitor production rates and project timelines through 3‑week lookaheads


• Perform real‑time cost control and identify budget deviations early


• Analyze daily schedules and progress reports to maintain project alignment


• Process material orders using Heavy Job and Foundation software


• Review field data for accuracy and support estimating and planning teams


• Track subcontractor payments and application progress


• Lead internal 3WLA meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment


• Maintain and organize site documentation (plans, specs, permits, logs)


• Prepare detailed cost‑to‑complete reports for financial forecasting


• Propose process improvements to enhance department and project efficiency


• Enforce company safety protocols and maintain project compliance

🎓🧠 What You Bring:

We’re seeking someone analytical, proactive, and fluent in both engineering and execution.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Required)

Software & Systems:

• Proficiency in Heavy Job, Foundation, Primavera P6, and Procore


• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Experience & Language Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in civil construction


• Knowledge of underground utility, highway, and site development practices


• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Core Skills:

• Budget tracking, cost control, and schedule analysis


• Strong technical writing and document control


• Communication and coordination with multi‑disciplinary teams


• Problem‑solving under pressure and meeting strict deadlines


• Competitive salary with career progression to Project Manager


• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance, 401K.


• Car allowance and fuel card


• PTO and Sick Days


• Supportive leadership and hands‑on mentorship


• Exposure to major infrastructure and utility projects


• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑focused team


• All software, laptop, licenses, and tools provided


• Drug‑Free Workplace | EEO Employer: Veterans, Minorities, Women encouraged to apply

This isn’t just a job, it’s a launch pad.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Civil Engineering and Construction

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Inferred benefits from the description

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Disability insurance