Project Engineer – Heavy Civil (Budget, Schedule, Takeoffs) | PTO & 401(k)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to streamline planning and coordination of project initiatives while maintaining budgets, compliance, and scheduling on heavy civil construction sites.

The role emphasizes accurate take-offs, bidding support, and cross-team communication across multiple active projects. The candidate should bring 3–4 years of related experience and a related degree, with strong organizational and verbal communication skills to manage budgets,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-4 years of related experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Effective verbal communication with employees, vendors, owners and contractors.
• Ability to manage budget, schedule, people and quality at multiple construction sites.
• Competent to perform complete project take-offs and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing estimated production with Superintendents to finalize the bid.
• Preparing a detailed project schedule and maintaining it.
• Assembling job cost codes and updating regularly.
• Preparing details for Project Manager to submit pay estimates to Owners.
• Monitoring production, resource use and job cost vs. estimated cost to maintain profits.
• Overseeing close-out activities like punch lists, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Budget and scheduling

Take-offs and estimates

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to streamline planning and coordination of project initiatives while maintaining budgets, compliance, and scheduling on heavy civil construction sites.

The role emphasizes accurate take-offs, bidding support, and cross-team communication across multiple active projects. The candidate should bring 3–4 years of related experience and a related degree, with strong organizational and verbal communication skills to manage budgets,