Project Engineer – Heavy Civil, DMV Expansion

Dawn Recruiting Agency; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits (Extended)

Job summary

Global General contractor in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the team as they launch a new heavy civil division in the DMV region. The role reports to the Project Manager and focuses on keeping projects on schedule and within budget through cost data analysis, subcontractor management, and safety/compliance oversight.

The position emphasizes coordination with field crews, review of drawings, risk mitigation, and active schedule updates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working for a General Contractor.
• Experience in earthworks and site development is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• EIT designation or higher is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for the project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk factors in production, materials, equipment, or processes that could affect budget or schedule.
• Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to track project performance.
• Meet with engineering and field crews to review the production schedule and resources.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews.
• Update project schedule monthly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manage a three-week work plan and communicate schedule changes.
• Initiate and manage all RFIs.
• Remit accurate project quantities using cost coding for reporting.
• Review required certificates, permits, and Job Hazard Analyses for safety.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Decision making

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

EIT designation asset

Tools

MS Project

HECRAS

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Global General contractor in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the team as they launch a new heavy civil division in the DMV region. The role reports to the Project Manager and focuses on keeping projects on schedule and within budget through cost data analysis, subcontractor management, and safety/compliance oversight.

The position emphasizes coordination with field crews, review of drawings, risk mitigation, and active schedule updates.