Project Engineer Structures/Civil

J.F. White Contracting Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. White Contracting Co. is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4–7 years of construction experience to support cost control, submittals, and planning efforts in a fast-paced project environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, proficiency with Excel and Office tools, and familiarity with CAD, BIM, and HeavyBid. Collaboration with PMs, clients, and field teams is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4–7 years working in a construction environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge of CAD, BIM, HeavyBid preferred.
• Experience in cost tracking, reporting, submittals, RFIs, and reading plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and internal meetings to discuss project scope and progress.
• Review bids and assist with construction assumptions.
• Support control estimate setup and deliverables tracking.
• Develop and manage submittals, RFIs, and correspondence.
• Oversee cost tracking, reports, and change orders.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with project team.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Excel/Office

CAD

BIM

HeavyBid

Cost tracking

Production reporting

Submittals & RFIs

Reading plans & specs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

BIM

HeavyBid

Job description

Detailed Description

Responsibilities

• Regular Meetings with PM/Super, Clients and CM
• Bid Review for Construction Assumptions
• Control Estimate Setup Support
• List of Deliverables
• Early Submittals (Schedule, Quality Control, Safety, other General Conditions, Flow Charts)
• Permits
• Build Team (as Developed by Project Manager), Assign Responsibilities and Required Participation
• Develop a Working Knowledge of Plans and Specifications
• Set up Field Office/IT Requirements/SharePoint/Files (Hard Copies, Electronic)
• PO and Subcontractor Scoping

Project Startup

• Regular Meetings with PM/Super, Clients and CM
• Bid Review for Construction Assumptions
• Control Estimate Setup Support
• List of Deliverables
• Early Submittals (Schedule, Quality Control, Safety, other General Conditions, Flow Charts)
• Permits
• Build Team (as Developed by Project Manager), Assign Responsibilities and Required Participation
• Develop a Working Knowledge of Plans and Specifications
• Set up Field Office/IT Requirements/SharePoint/Files (Hard Copies, Electronic)
• PO and Subcontractor Scoping

Project Duration

• Client Meetings and Relationships
• Run Weekly Staff Job Meetings
• Schedule Maintenance Review
• Cost Control (Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports, Change Order Maintenance, Forecasting)
• Process Approve On-line Invoices and Subcontractor Requisitions
• Requisitions to Client
• Manage Office Engineers, Survey and Office Manager
• Support Project Manager and Superintendent
• Develop, Oversee, and Manage Submittals, RFI’s, and Written Correspondence
• Develop Extra Work Costs/Maintain Issue Log, Forward Price Change Orders
• Safety Work Plans
• Crane Lift Planning
• Job Presentations to Company
• Mentorship of Junior Staff
• Production Reports (on Specific Key Construction Tasks), which Become Part of the Final Engineering Report (see Project Closeout)
• Quantity Tracking
• Time Sheet Approval and Cost Coding

Design-Build Considerations

• Outline/Schedule of Deliverables
• Tracking of Deliverables
• Design-Constructability Reviews
• Manage Release of Design Packages for Construction

Project Closeout

• Punch List
• Site Supervision/Closeout
• Testing Management
• Archives
• Final Comprehensive Engineering Report
• Final Payment

The qualified applicant will possess the following

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 4-7 years Working in Construction Environment (Dependent on Project Size and Scope)
• Skilled in Verbal and Written Communication
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of CAD, BIM, HeavyBid preferred
• Experience in Cost Tracking and Cost Control, Production Reporting, Submittal, RFI’s, Reading Plans and Specifications

Compensation Range: $85,000-$130,000