Project Engineer – Civil Construction & Field Impact

Faulconer Construction Co; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team and help maximize project profitability.

The role emphasizes collaboration, quality, and Faulconer’s core values on heavy civil construction sites. You will assist with setup, cost tracking, scheduling support, subcontracting, and field coordination, while developing cost analyses and ensuring timely submittals and RFIs.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 1–2 years working in a construction environment preferred.
• Familiarity with construction processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initial project setup, budget download, and cost code integration.
• Develop Subcontracts, including scope, cost, production tracking, entry and change management, and coordinate with Subcontractors throughout the project.
• Develop, enter, and track Purchase Orders, Invoices, Cost Codes, Pay Applications, and Change Orders throughout the project.
• Assist in resource planning and crew development on projects.
• Upload the latest plans and specifications as requested by Project Management.
• Assist in P6 Scheduling – data entry, development, and updating.
• Assist in production tracking of Faulconer and Subcontractor scopes of work.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of submittals and RFIs in a timely fashion.
• Assist field staff with training needs.
• Review crew timecards and provide the project team with a cost analysis.
• Develop production planners based on Field Leadership look-ahead and highlight activities that are off-budget.
• Assist with the creation of Miss Utility tickets and ensure that field staff have the necessary information.
• Assist in overall project cost tracking and learn how to complete Cost to Complete on a project-specific basis.
• Document, maintain, and distribute minute meetings as requested.
• Assist in project QA/QC as needed.
• Generate and update the project Dig Board

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Learning new technologies

Education

College degree

Tools

Heavyjob

Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team and help maximize project profitability.

The role emphasizes collaboration, quality, and Faulconer’s core values on heavy civil construction sites. You will assist with setup, cost tracking, scheduling support, subcontracting, and field coordination, while developing cost analyses and ensuring timely submittals and RFIs.