Position: Project Engineer - DOT

Company Details:

A leading civil construction firm with over three decades of experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the Southeastern United States. The company specializes in transportation and site development, including highways, bridges, and environmental works. With a strong emphasis on self-performance, the organization manages all critical disciplines in-house—from earthmoving and drainage to concrete and utility installations.

• Analyze project contracts and specifications thoroughly to ensure compliance and clarity.
• Support the project leadership team with scheduling, coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to the development and updates of project schedules.
• Assist in tracking quantities, forecasting costs, and managing project budgets.
• Source pricing from subcontractors and vendors, including for change orders.
• Coordinate equipment and material requisitions to meet project timelines.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to address and resolve project challenges.
• Help prepare monthly billing statements, cash flow projections, and change order documentation.
• Maintain organized document control systems including submittals, drawings, and contract files.
• Review daily field reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage technical documentation such as submittal logs, permits, pollution prevention plans, and progress schedules.
• Ensure compliance with inspection protocols, survey requirements, utility coordination, testing procedures, and claims documentation.
• Communicate updates to subcontractors and vendors when changes in plans or specifications affect deliverables.
• Support project closeout activities and documentation.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the project leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus in Construction Engineering and Management.
• 5–8 years of experience in civil construction, with exposure to both office and field operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6.

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