Senior Project Engineer — Heavy Civil Leader

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Kuna, ID to lead large-scale heavy civil projects, coordinating scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and delivering complex infrastructure projects from vision to reality. RLW and Sterling Infrastructure back the position, offering opportunities across highways, bridges, rail, and concrete work with a strong people-first culture and growth path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction, including bridge work and major roadway projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across all levels.
• Experience with project schedules and budgets, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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 primary liaison with owners, subs, and inspectors.
• Support successful project close-out and ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

P6 scheduling

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer in Kuna, ID to lead large-scale heavy civil projects, coordinating scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor management.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and delivering complex infrastructure projects from vision to reality. RLW and Sterling Infrastructure back the position, offering opportunities across highways, bridges, rail, and concrete work with a strong people-first culture and growth path.