Senior Project Engineer

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Utah to lead large heavy civil projects, coordinating with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive execution and deliver quality results.

You will manage schedules (P6), budgets, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and document control, while overseeing field operations support and coordination with owners, subs, and inspectors for successful close-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 4+ years of heavy civil/highway construction experience including bridges
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive project execution
• Lead subcontractor coordination and ensure contractor performance
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and change orders
• Oversee field operations support, inspections, and as-builts
• Track quantities for owner payments and maintain job costing
• Handle RFIs, submittals, issue logs, and project documentation
• Liaise with owners, subs, and inspectors
• Support project close-out and quality delivery

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Key Requirements:

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.