Project Engineer, Construction Management / Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Schnabel Engineering; Sterling, Washington (VA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

ESOP

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction management and project delivery for large heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will work with owner representatives and delivery teams on transportation, water, tunnels, and dam projects, coordinating with owners, contractors, and regulators.

The role requires a PE, a Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field, and 4+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in heavy civil construction or owner representative services.
• PE license required.
• Understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.

Responsibilities

• Support construction management and project delivery efforts on large heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with project controls including schedule review, cost tracking, forecasting, risk management, and reporting.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, designers, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Support contract administration including submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims documentation, payment applications, and meeting minutes.
• Track project progress and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Participate in field inspections, construction observations, quality assurance reviews, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain project documentation and records management systems.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Travel readiness

Office to field experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

e-Builder

PMWeb

Job description

Project Engineer, Construction Management / Heavy Civil Infrastructure

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Sterling, VA 20166, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE002428

Description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

• Medical insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction management and project management services for large, complex heavy civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work as part of owner representative, construction management, and project delivery teams on major transportation, water, wastewater, tunnel, underground, dam, and other civil infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support construction management and project delivery efforts on large heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with project controls including schedule review, cost tracking, forecasting, risk management, and reporting.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, designers, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Support contract administration including submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims documentation, payment applications, and meeting minutes.
• Track project progress and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Participate in field inspections, construction observations, quality assurance reviews, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain project documentation and records management systems.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience supporting heavy civil construction, construction management, or owner representative services.
• PE required.
• Understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• CCM, PMP, or related certifications; experience with large infrastructure programs, contractor claims review, commissioning, and federally funded projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, e-Builder, PMWeb, or similar tools preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to project sites as needed (20-50%).
• Ability to work in active construction environments including excavations, tunnels, underground structures, and remote locations.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.

The compensation range for this position is between $85,000 - $135,000.
Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.

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