Project Engineer - Civil

fesslerbowman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman, located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction projects from hand-off to completion. The Project Engineer will assist with project planning, scheduling, and quality compliance while ensuring effective communication with vendors and the project team.

A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering is required, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will be results-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage several projects at once.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in word processing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Teams in construction project completion.
• Track production quantities for projects and escalate concerns.
• Handle correspondences with customers or vendors professionally.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant discipline

Tools

Procore

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

The Project Engineer will support Project Teams in the successful completion of construction projects, from the initial hand-off from Estimating through final completion and close-out. PEs are responsible for assisting with the overall project planning and scheduling, reporting, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable laws and regulations.

Five Key Roles of the Project Engineer

• Assisting and collaborating with the Project Manager and Field Teams through frequent job site visits to ensure job progress and participate in job meetings
• Maintain document control for all core tools in Procore and other internal/external software; including but not limited to RFIs, submittals, drawings, and specs
• Tracking production quantities for projects and elevating concerns to Project Manager in an expedited manner
• Manage all aspects of bulletin revisions—uploading and communicating to the PM Team, review, comment, and address revisions and other document revisions timely
• Assist PM Team with project start up and close out processes

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle correspondences with customers or vendors in a professional manner
• Staying up to date with regulations that can affect the permitting and safety aspects of a project
• Collaborate on estimating extra work when necessary
• Collaborating with Safety and Project Management Teams to complete visual job site safety inspections
• Assist in department projects as needed
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Creative and results‑oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self‑motivation
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals

Travel

Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required for this position. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.

Work Environment

As a Project Engineer, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employee must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.