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$70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
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Are you a detail-driven Civil Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges in the field? At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, we're hiring a Project Engineer ready to integrate planning, people, and performance into outstanding project delivery.
What You'll Do:
As a Project Engineer, you'll be the nerve center of project operations, connecting on-site execution with budget, schedule, and design expectations. You'll track costs, manage progress, and ensure communication between office and field stays strong and proactive.
Here's what your day-to-day will look like:
- Support project managers and superintendents across all phases of construction
- Coordinate purchase orders and material procurement with vendors
- Monitor production rates and project timelines through 3-week lookaheads
- Perform real-time cost control and identify budget deviations early
- Analyze daily schedules and progress reports to maintain project alignment
- Process material orders using Heavy Job and Foundation software
- Review field data for accuracy and support estimating and planning teams
- Track subcontractor payments and application progress
- Lead internal 3WLA meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment
- Maintain and organize site documentation (plans, specs, permits, logs)
- Prepare detailed cost-to-complete reports for financial forecasting
- Propose process improvements to enhance department and project efficiency
- Enforce company safety protocols and maintain project compliance
What You Bring:
We're seeking someone analytical, proactive, and fluent in both engineering and execution.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Required)
Software & Systems:
- Proficiency in Heavy Job, Foundation, Primavera P6, and Procore
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Experience & Language Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of field experience in civil construction
- Knowledge of underground utility, highway, and site development practices
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred)
Core Skills:
- Budget tracking, cost control, and schedule analysis
- Strong technical writing and document control
- Communication and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
- Problem-solving under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
- Competitive salary with career progression to Project Manager
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Supportive leadership and hands-on mentorship
- Exposure to major infrastructure and utility projects
- Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-focused team
- All software, laptop, licenses, and tools provided
- Drug-Free Workplace | EEO Employer: Veterans, Minorities, Women encouraged to apply
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