Senior Project Engineer: Lead Large Civil Projects

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, part of Sterling Infrastructure, invites applications for the Senior Project Engineer role in Salt Lake City.

You’ll manage large-scale heavy civil projects, oversee scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination, and provide field operations support to ensure high-quality delivery. You will collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive execution, lead subcontractor coordination, and maintain accurate job costing.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, part of Sterling Infrastructure, invites applications for the Senior Project Engineer role in Salt Lake City.

You’ll manage large-scale heavy civil projects, oversee scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination, and provide field operations support to ensure high-quality delivery. You will collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to drive execution, lead subcontractor coordination, and maintain accurate job costing.