Project Engineer

Union, New Jersey Permanent USD65,000 - USD80,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading heavy civil and infrastructure contractor supporting major utility, site development, and construction projects throughout the Northeast. This role offers hands-on project exposure, structured career advancement, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Financial and Career Growth!
  • Top ENR Contractor in NJ

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, multi-generational construction organization with more than a century of success delivering infrastructure, utility, and site development projects. The company offers a highly structured environment with defined career paths, professional development opportunities, and exposure to large-scale civil construction work.

Job Description

    • Support project managers and field leadership on active construction projects.
    • Assist with scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and project coordination.
    • Maintain project documentation, reports, and construction records.
    • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
    • Participate in field operations and project meetings.
    • Monitor project progress and assist with issue resolution.
    • Promote compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

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.

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



Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
  • Relevant experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy civil projects.
  • Early-career Project Engineer seeking long-term growth.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Motivated professional interested in advancing into project management leadership.



Required Skills and Experience

  • Construction project coordination experience.
  • Knowledge of heavy civil or infrastructure construction.
  • Ability to read plans and specifications.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Project scheduling and documentation experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with field and office teams.

What's on Offer



What's on Offer

  • Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) program
  • Travel compensation package
  • Company-provided laptop/tablet
  • Gas and toll card
  • Defined career progression and promotion tracks
  • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and utility projects
Contact
Joseph Fox
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132754

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Union
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joseph Fox
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132754
 

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