Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Personal and Volunteer Days

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Carolinas Division. This entry-level position focuses on assisting with project planning, scheduling, and documentation. Ideal candidates will be motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in construction project management. Responsibilities include safety support, project coordination, and quality control, providing hands-on experience that develops technical skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project coordination principles.
• Strong interest in a long‑term career in construction management.
• Demonstrated internship or co-op experience with a general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Assist in identifying long‑lead items and maintain expediting logs.
• Administer RFI and submittal processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
• Paid Personal and Volunteer Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division in Wilmington, NC. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to start a career in construction project management. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of construction and serves as the foundation for future growth within Balfour Beatty’s project operations track.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with project leadership to assist with planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination between team members, subcontractors, and clients. You’ll gain exposure to multiple construction disciplines while developing the technical, organizational, and leadership skills needed to manage projects successfully. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that reflect Balfour Beatty’s commitment to quality, innovation, and our Zero Harm® safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Safety Support: Promote and enforce safety rules and regulations; assist with subcontractor orientations and safety documentation; perform and document weekly inspections in alignment with Zero Harm®.

Preconstruction Assistance: Attend and document preconstruction meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages; support document control and distribution of revised specifications and drawings.

Planning & Scheduling: Assist in identifying long‑lead items, maintaining material expediting logs, and preparing submittal schedules; participate in pull planning and critical path meetings.

Project Coordination: Administer the RFI and submittal process, ensuring all documents are coordinated across trades, reviewed, and approved in support of project schedule milestones.

Field Support: Track subcontractor progress and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and quality requirements; maintain as‑built drawings and documentation.

Quality Control: Assist in developing and maintaining quality control programs and tracking systems; coordinate inspections and help resolve deficiencies.

Cost & Documentation: Support the change management process, prepare progress reports, and assist with meeting documentation and correspondence.

Closeout: Assist in project turnover by compiling closeout documents, owner manuals, and as‑built docs; coordinate owner training and ensure all items are properly documented and delivered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project coordination principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long‑term career in construction management.

Preferred Experience

• Internship or co‑op experience with a commercial general contractor and/or 1+ year past experience.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 certification and First Aid training (or ability to obtain).

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management, and design‑build services for public and private clients nationwide. From heavy civil infrastructure to complex vertical construction, our teams build unique, modern structures and spaces that define how people live, work, and connect in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes, and the determination to find a better way.

Through our Zero Harm® initiative, we are redefining safety in the construction industry. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our work.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News‑Record, Balfour Beatty US is a subsidiary of London‑based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other criterion protected by federal, state or local law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.