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Project Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Permanent USD99,000 - USD121,000 per year View Job Description
Join a leading heavy civil construction team as a building and construction Project Engineer supporting a large-scale transportation infrastructure program valued at approximately $300 million. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex public-sector projects while working closely with field operations, project management, and client stakeholders within the Philadelphia area.
  • Help deliver a landmark transportation project
  • Accelerate your heavy civil construction career

About Our Client

Our client is an established construction organization specializing in large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects. The company delivers complex public works programs and is seeking a Project Engineer to support project execution, documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, and coordination activities on a major highway construction initiative.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day project engineering activities on a large transportation infrastructure project.
  • Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and client representatives.
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, correspondence, and contract records.
  • Assist with scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.
  • Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project controls documentation.
  • Support field operations by ensuring timely communication of project requirements.
  • Utilize project management and reporting systems to maintain accurate project records.
  • Assist with compliance requirements and owner reporting obligations.
  • Participate in project meetings and help drive issue resolution.



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The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
  • Experience working on transportation, highway, bridge, or heavy civil construction projects.
  • Prior experience on public-sector infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
  • Previous involvement with state Department of Transportation projects is a significant advantage.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
  • Career-oriented professional seeking growth within large-scale infrastructure construction.



Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience supporting construction projects as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role.
  • Proficiency with construction documentation, project controls, and contract administration.
  • Familiarity with ECMS (Engineering and Construction Management System).
  • Experience using HeavyJob software.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, and project coordination.
  • Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a major transportation infrastructure project valued at approximately $300 million.
  • Exposure to large-scale public-sector construction operations.
  • Professional growth and development within a high-impact project environment.
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced construction professionals.
Contact
Taylor Donnelly
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7134278

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Philadelphia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Donnelly
Job Reference
JN-102026-7134278
 

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