Project Engineer - Heavy Construction, Civil, Roadways, Structure - EIT, PE

Allegiance Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Charleston is seeking multiple Project Engineers with EIT or PE licenses. This role involves overseeing project administration, managing budgets, and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in heavy construction and excellent organizational skills. Join a rapidly growing company and contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the Carolinas.

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving, and bridge construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site project administration and engineering functions.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and manage job budgets.
• Coordinate construction engineering activities and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Project Engineer - Heavy Construction, Civil, Roadways, Structure - EIT, PE

Project Engineer - Heavy Construction, Civil, Roadways, Structure - EIT, PE

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Project Engineer - Heavy Construction, Civil, Roadways, Structure - EIT, PE

Location: Charleston, SC

Salary: $90,000-$110,000 + Benefits

Our client, one of the fastest growing construction companies across Carolina and a premier heavy construction and civil firm, who are a leading provider of infrastructure solutions throughout North & South Carolina are looking for multiple Project Engineers. With a strong focus on major construction projects, they specialize in building advanced roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. Ideally as a Project Engineer you will already have your EIT or PE license.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering functions. This role includes planning, coordinating, and managing construction engineering activities while ensuring effective communication with subcontractors. You will prepare monthly pay estimates, update the project CPM schedule, and manage job budgets, change orders, and cost reports, contributing to the success of heavy/highway projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all on-site project administration, including managing the project document control system.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and review owner and subcontractor pay estimates prior to management's approval.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction engineering activities and schedules, working closely with subcontractors.
• Update and maintain the project schedule and lead regular review meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate job budgets, change orders, and cost reports for management’s review and approval.
• Supervise cost report management and lead regular review meetings to ensure budget alignment.
• Proactively identify issues early, developing solutions to minimize disruptions to project progress.
• Prepare all required information for presentations at project reviews, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting for management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction, particularly on projects $20M +
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and other highway construction scopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Strong prioritization, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

How to apply:

To hear more about the role please feel free to call Scott on [phone]

Additionally email me your up-to-date resume to [e-mail]

Furthermore, please send a connection request on LinkedIn to view further Construction roles across South Carolina.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering

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