Project Engineer- Concrete

DPR Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Concrete Project Engineer in Washington, D.C. This position emphasizes self-perform work in fields like healthcare and commercial projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a degree in construction management or engineering, along with proficiency in project management software. Various responsibilities include cost reporting, scheduling, and maintaining safety audits.

This role is salaried, offering growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably in DPR core market projects.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project team and self-perform work group.
• Maintain knowledge of owner contracts and vendor agreements.
• Prepare monthly progress and cost status reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking abilities

Detail-oriented

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

CMiC or similar project management software

On Screen Take Off

Quick Bid

Job description

Job Overview

DPR Construction is seeking a self‑perform Concrete Project Engineer with at least 1 year of commercial construction experience. The role focuses on self‑perform work within healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project team and self‑perform work group.
• Maintain knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and material vendor agreements.
• Prepare and manage work scopes, cost structures, scope(s) schedule, weekly work plans, and lean construction implementation.
• Document schedule impacts, identify changes, distribute change documents, and prepare change order estimates.
• Attend owner/architect, subcontractor, staff, and other meetings; record minutes and follow up on action items.
• Participate in bi‑weekly self‑perform team meetings; provide updates on project parameters.
• Apply and maintain DPR’s environmental health and safety plan; conduct weekly safety audits.
• Assist foremen and field crews with policy implementation and job execution; provide direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Assist Project Manager with labor, productivity, and cash flow reporting; update cost, commitment, and projection information in the job costing system.
• Prepare monthly progress, fee, and cost status reports; prepare owner billing; review subcontractor invoices.
• Manage labor cost reports, equipment and material coding logs, safety inspection logs; maintain RFI log and official notices.
• Distribute drawings, changes, submittals, RFI responses; act as purchasing agent under direction; schedule material and equipment deliveries.
• Schedule and expedite submittals, shop drawings, samples, and supplier data; manage concrete forms and wall frame detailing.
• Assist in job layout, verify elevations and dimensions; review vendor shop drawings and product data for compliance.
• Identify and resolve design issues, conflicts, and ambiguities; interface with designers, engineers, or owner; document solutions with RFIs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably in DPR core market projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Excellent listening and communication skills; ability to resolve complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and multitasking abilities; detail‑oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (CMiC or similar). On Screen Take Off and Quick Bid an advantage.
• Strong work ethic and can‑do attitude.

Benefits

This position is salaried.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.