Project Engineer / Junior Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Lusby, Maryland Permanent USD85,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands-on Project Engineer / Junior Project Manager role supporting heavy civil and utility projects, starting on a major data center build in Lusby, MD. You'll split time between field and office, working closely with a PM and Superintendent while gaining exposure to all phases of project delivery.
  • Step into a $15-$20M data center build with real ownership early
  • Clear path to PM or Superintendent - your career, your choice

About Our Client

This is a well-established, growth-focused infrastructure contractor with over a century of industry experience and strong financial backing. They combine the resources of a large organization with the culture and agility of a tight-knit regional team, offering excellent long-term career growth.

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer/Junior Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent in day-to-day project execution
  • Preparing and managing submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
  • Performing quantity take-offs and tracking project progress and costs
  • Coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and site activities
  • Assisting with procurement and buyouts
  • Maintaining a consistent presence on-site while contributing to office-based tasks
  • Helping drive project schedules, quality, and safety compliance



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Project Engineer/Junior Project Manager should have:

  • 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or Assistant PM
  • Ability to operate independently and mentor more junior engineers
  • Experience in heavy civil, utilities (wet/dry), or related infrastructure projects preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
  • Comfortable working both in the field and in an office setting
  • Willingness to travel to project sites within 1 hour of Beltsville, MD

What's on Offer

The Senior Project Engineer/Junior Project Manager will receive:

  • Join a growing Maryland office with strong pipeline and stability
  • Backed by a multi-billion-dollar parent company with resources and opportunity
  • Exposure to complex heavy civil and utility projects early in your career
  • Profit sharing, stock incentives, and consistent bonus payouts
  • Flexible career progression into Project Management or Field Leadership



If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the construction industry, apply now for the Senior Project Engineer/Junior PM role!

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7061037

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Lusby
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-072026-7061037