Senior Project Engineer

Hirebridge; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PC Construction is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects from our team-focused offices. You will oversee contract administration, procurement, cost control, schedule updates, and documentation while coordinating with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project engineering experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of construction project engineering experience, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration activities.
• Review plans, specifications, and owner contracts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement efforts, vendor pricing, subcontract negotiations, and material deliveries.
• Support budget management, owner billings, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
• Collaborate with field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve project challenges.
• Help drive project safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers, Office Engineers, and interns.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Scheduling

Cost control

Documentation

Vendor negotiations

Budget management

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Join PC Construction and help deliver some of the most critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can continue to grow.

We're seeking a Senior Project Engineer with experience in heavy civil, water, or wastewater construction who thrives in a fast-paced project environment. In this role, you'll serve as a key technical resource for the project team, overseeing project administration, contract management, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and document management to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration activities.
• Review plans, specifications, and owner contracts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate procurement efforts, vendor pricing, subcontract negotiations, and material deliveries.
• Support budget management, owner billings, cost tracking, and schedule updates.
• Collaborate with field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve project challenges.
• Help drive project safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Mentor and support Project Engineers, Office Engineers, and interns.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of construction project engineering experience, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, scheduling, and cost control.

100% EMPLOYEE OWNED

PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About PC Construction:PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owner. #LI-AL1 #LI-Onsite