Senior Project Engineer

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers; Kuna, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Perks

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Kuna, Idaho seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead large-scale heavy civil projects, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering complex infrastructure with a focus on safety and quality.

You'll work with a team across highways, bridges, and structural projects, driving change orders, inspections, and accurate job costing to ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for coordinating with subs, PMs, and owners.
• Experience with heavy civil/highway projects and understanding of construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure contractor performance.
• Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders.
• Oversee field operations support, inspections, and record-keeping.
• Track quantities for owner payments and maintain accurate job costing.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Act as primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors.
• Support successful project close-out and quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Kuna, ID

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Position Description

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to play a key role in managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical aspects of project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

At Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, we build more than bridges and highways - we build careers, communities, and a legacy. With over 50 years of excellence in heavy civil construction, RLW has earned a reputation for taking on some of the most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects in the western U.S.

As a Senior-level Project Engineer, you'll join a team that values leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. Our projects span highways, bridges, rail, transit, and structural concrete - and we need strong leaders to help us take them from vision to reality.

What sets RLW apart:

1. Competitive Package: Total Compensation, Including Bonus and Perks 80K to 95K DOE
2. People-first culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and integrity
3. A clear path for career growth and leadership development
4. Backing from Sterling Infrastructure, giving us the strength of a national network while keeping our entrepreneurial spirit
5. The opportunity to lead high-impact projects that shape cities and communities

Join RLW. Build what's next.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate closely with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution
2. Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure top-tier contractor performance
3. Manage project schedules (P6), budgets, and change orders
4. Oversee field operations support, including inspections, Blue Stakes, and as-builts
5. Track quantities for owner payments and maintain accurate job costing
6. Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and project documentation
7. Act as the primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors
8. Support successful project close-out and ensure quality delivery

Position Requirements

Key Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
2. 4+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction, including bridge work and major roadway projects
3. Strong knowledge of highway construction practices, concrete paving, and high-traffic work zones
4. Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels
5. Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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