Project Engineer: Zero Harm Construction Growth

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division in Charlotte. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination across teams, subcontractors, and clients.

You will work closely with project leadership to support operations and develop the skills needed to manage projects successfully. Ideal applicants hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, demonstrate strong attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project coordination principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Safety Support: Promote and enforce safety rules and regulations; assist with subcontractor orientations and safety documentation; perform and document weekly inspections in alignment with Zero Harm®.
• Preconstruction Assistance: Attend and document preconstruction meetings; help develop scopes of work and bid packages; support document control and distribution of revised specifications and drawings.
• Planning & Scheduling: Assist in identifying long-lead items, maintaining material expediting logs, and preparing submittal schedules; participate in pull planning and critical path meetings.
• Project Coordination: Administer the RFI and submittal process, ensuring all documents are coordinated across trades, reviewed, and approved in support of project schedule milestones.
• Field Support: Track subcontractor progress and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and quality requirements; maintain as-built drawings and documentation.
• Quality Control: Assist in developing and maintaining quality control programs and tracking systems; coordinate inspections and help resolve deficiencies.
• Cost & Documentation: Support the change management process, prepare progress reports, and assist with meeting documentation and correspondence.
• Closeout: Assist in project turnover by compiling closeout documents, owner manuals, and as-builts; coordinate owner training and ensure all items are properly documented and delivered.

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Carolinas Division in Charlotte. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination across teams, subcontractors, and clients.

You will work closely with project leadership to support operations and develop the skills needed to manage projects successfully. Ideal applicants hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, demonstrate strong attention to detail,