Assistant Project Engineer Jobs in Nyack, NY (NOW HIRING)

Expected Salary range is $125,000 to $175,000 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for our Newark AirTrain project site at Newark International Airport.

About Tutor Perini:

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation's family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make "public works" work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Summary

The Project Engineer supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on transportation and infrastructure work including airports, AirTrain systems, rail, transit, bridges, roadway, and utility projects. The Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience on large-scale public infrastructure projects. Experience working in active airport environments or on AirTrain, rail, transit, or aviation-related construction projects is strongly preferred.

Job Description:

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with daily project administration and project controls.

• Manage submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, change orders, and document control processes.

• Coordinate with owners, engineers, designers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Track project costs, quantities, productivity, and schedule performance.

• Support procurement activities, including material tracking and subcontract administration.

• Prepare and maintain project logs, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

• Review contract documents, specifications, and drawings to identify risks and ensure compliance.

• Assist in developing construction work plans, sequencing, and logistical plans.

• Participate in project scheduling efforts utilizing Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

• Support field operations through coordination of inspections, testing, surveys, and quality control activities.

• Monitor project progress and help identify solutions to schedule or cost impacts.

• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, site-specific safety requirements, and client standards.

• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and final turnover packages.

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support project and business objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required and 8 or more years of heavy civil construction experience required.

• Experience on airport, AirTrain, rail, transit, bridge, roadway, or other transportation infrastructure projects preferred.

• Experience working on public-sector projects and familiarity with agency clients such as Port Authority, MTA, DOT, FAA, or similar transportation authorities. Working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and project controls.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Understanding of cost tracking, quantity reporting, and schedule management.

• Airport terminal expansions, airside/landside infrastructure, or AirTrain projects a plus.

• Active airport construction environments requiring coordination with airport operations and multiple stakeholders a plus

• Utility relocations, foundations, concrete, structural steel, guideways, stations, transportation systems, or transit facilities.

• Experience with maintaining operations during construction and phased construction programs.

• Knowledge of Primavera 6, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, AutoCAD, BIM/VDC Software

• Ability to work effectively in both office and field settings.

• Excellent written and verbal skills.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.