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Company: Calvert Masonry Inc.
Role: Project Engineer
Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000+ per year, based on experience
Industry: Concrete / Masonry / Coatings
Location: Manassas, VA

Job Overview

Calvert Masonry Inc., a 100% employee-owned leader in commercial and industrial masonry, is seeking a Project Engineer to work under the direct supervision of a Vice President and/or experienced Project Manager. The Project Engineer will assist with various tasks on assigned project(s), taking on specific responsibilities as skills and experience develop. Over time, the Project Engineer will assume greater ownership of designated areas within assigned projects, with continued guidance and oversight from senior management.

Who We Are

At Calvert Masonry Inc., we are professional masons with a reputation for delivering complex, detail-driven masonry solutions across commercial, industrial, and federal sectors. As a 100% employee-owned company, our team is deeply invested in every project we touch. We don't just build structures-we build careers, foster innovation, and promote accountability. Our proactive culture values problem-solvers who collaborate to keep jobs moving efficiently and safely.

Learn more at www.calvertmasonry.com.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare AUTOCAD shop drawings inclusive of Scaffold Layouts and Details, Air Barrier/Flashing.

• Prepare submittals compliant with contract documents and details, including deviations favorable and/or necessary for masonry; diligently pursue approvals in advance of schedule needs;

• Thoroughly review contract drawings and prepare Requests for Information to resolve conflicts and areas that lack detail, and post responses on Calvert drawing sets;

• Review General Contractor generated RFI’s for changes to contract and post information as applicable;

• Obtain coordination information from General Contractor and other trades to insure proper interface with masonry work, post pertinent information for field use, and periodically communicates with foreman, General Contractor and other subs to minimize conflicts;

• Monitor quality and productivity through regular jobsite visits, and pursue timely resolution with job foreman and superintendent;

• Generate, maintain and distribute project control logs and reports, inclusive of submittal register, RFI and Change logs, production and monthly reports;

• Quantify project material requirements by way of independent take-offs and/or estimate reports as required; pursue pricing from multiple sources and negotiates most favorable pricing using historical data and economies of scale; prepare purchase order documents and place orders in advance of project needs;

• Review and process invoices timely for Accounts Payable action, including jobsite review of tier-subcontractors’ progress, and resolution of delivery and price discrepancies with material suppliers;

• Prepare billing Schedule of Values and progress billings favorable to cash flow needs, and diligently pursue approvals and outstanding payments;

• Assist foreman and superintendent at job site as necessary for layout and inventory reconciliation, and for explanation of details, plan changes and material orders;

• Report and follow-up for any observed safety concerns (e.g. fall protection, scaffold stability, equipment audio/visual warning devices) during site visits;

• Monitor masonry schedule and sequencing for compliance with project schedule and for profitable manpower and equipment levels; identify and address General Contractor and other trades’ progress or actions that adversely impact Calvert’s progress and work;

• Identify and provide timely notice of changed conditions affecting Calvert’s price and time of performance; quantify and price changes timely with all job factors and conditions taken into consideration, and diligently pursue negotiation and signed change orders for payment;

• Bring issues to prompt resolution; prepare necessary information for corporate officer to resolve at next level if required;

• Prepare area quantity and manpower estimates as required for field use and production/schedule tracking.

In addition to the above, and to assist in training the Project Engineer on specific knowledge of masonry materials and installation techniques, scaffold systems and requirements, specific operational task assignments may also be made at the discretion of the Vice President, such as:

• corporate equipment inventory and tracking;

• price solicitation for equipment replacement and parts;
  

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in construction project support, preferably within the masonry or general contracting industry.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and project management software.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

• Ability to read and interpret technical details and translate them into actionable field information.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with a proactive approach to solving problems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with project teams, field staff, and clients.

• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
• Retirement Savings Program
• Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Tech Package (smartphone or tablet - based on role)

Schedule

Full-Time. Monday - Friday

Location

Onsite

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.
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