Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Planning & Budget

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance + Optional Family Life

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Wellness Incentive Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Paid corporate training program

Tuition Reimbursement

Stability and career advancement paths

Family-owned and operated since 1956

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to streamline planning and coordination across heavy civil projects while keeping budgets, timelines, and compliance on track.

You will read drawings, solicit quotes, assemble cost codes, and help prepare pay estimates for owners, supporting the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. A high school diploma is required with 3–4 years of related experience; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of related construction project experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing estimates with Superintendents to finalize the bid.
• Preparing detailed schedules and maintaining cost tracking.
• Setting up job cost codes and updating pay estimates for Owners.
• Monitoring production, costs and profit margins across sites.
• Tracking close-out activities, punch lists, as-builts, and O&M manuals.

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to streamline planning and coordination across heavy civil projects while keeping budgets, timelines, and compliance on track.

You will read drawings, solicit quotes, assemble cost codes, and help prepare pay estimates for owners, supporting the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. A high school diploma is required with 3–4 years of related experience; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.