Project Engineer - Heavy Civil

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Cheyenne, WY seeks a motivated civil project professional to join our field operations.

You will track costs, forecasts, and reports; handle RFIs, submittals, invoices, and contract documentation; and support procurement, scheduling, and project startup/closeout. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and 2+ years of civil construction experience (or 3+ years hands-on field work), plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 2+ years of civil construction experience, or 3+ years of hands-on field experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building; ability to lead through influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage project costs, forecasts, and reports.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, invoices, and contract documentation.
• Support procurement, scheduling, and project startup/closeout.
• Assist with safety, quality, and risk management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Support Project Manager in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Lead through influence

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Viewpoint

Scheduling software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and manage project costs, forecasts, and reports
• Handle RFIs, submittals, invoices, and contract documentation
• Support procurement, scheduling, and project startup/closeout
• Assist with safety, quality, and risk management
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors
• Support Project Manager in day-to-day operations

Are you ready to bring your skills to a company where your impact truly matters? We're seeking motivated professionals with:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and 2+ years of experience in civil construction — or 3+ years of hands-on experience in the field
• Solid understanding of field operations, construction practices, and project workflows
• Familiarity with Viewpoint and scheduling software (a plus!)
• A strong communicator and relationship-builder who can lead through influence, drive change, and deliver results across teams
• If you're passionate about building, problem-solving, and growing your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment — we want to hear from you.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.