Project Engineer

Total Civil Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering seeks a detail-driven Project Engineer to manage project operations, ensuring effective communication and execution. The role includes budget tracking, cost control, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Supportive leadership

Hands-on mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in civil construction.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and superintendents across all phases of construction.
• Monitor production rates and project timelines.
• Prepare detailed cost-to-complete reports for financial forecasting.

Skills

Budget tracking

Cost control

Schedule analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

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

This range is provided by Total Civil Construction. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Total Civil Construction

️ 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
• 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

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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