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At Total Civil Construction & Engineering, wedontjust build roads and infrastructurewe build lasting impact. As we continue expanding our footprint across the Mid-Atlantic region,werelooking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex civil construction projects.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil construction projects, serving as a key link between field operations and project management. This role is responsible for helping ensure that project schedules, budgets, materials, and documentation remain aligned with construction progress and contractual requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams, the Project Engineerassistsin tracking production, managing project data, coordinating materials and subcontractors, andmaintainingaccurateproject documentation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, andin accordance withdesign specifications, schedules, and company standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working across both office and field settings. Flexibility isrequired, including occasional overtime or extended hours based on project demands.

Duties & Responsibilities

As aProject Engineer,youllbe the nerve center of project operations, connecting on-site execution with budget, schedule, and design expectations.Youlltrack costs, manage progress, and ensure communication between office and field stays strong and proactive.

Hereswhat 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 andidentifybudget deviations early

• Analyze daily schedules and progress reports tomaintainproject 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 andmaintainproject compliance

Qualifications

Wereseeking someoneanalytical, proactive, and fluent in both engineering and execution.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineeringor Construction Management(Required)

Software & Systems:

• ProficiencyinHeavy Job,Foundation,Primavera P6, andProcore

• Advanced skills inMS Excel,Word,Outlook, andTeams

Experience & Language Skills:

• Minimum 1year of field experiencein civil construction

• Knowledge of underground utility, highway, and site development practices

• Ability to speak, read, and understand Englishsufficiently to communicate with supervisors, clients, inspectors, and project personnel.

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

Perks & Culture:

• Competitive salary with career progression toProject Manager

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance, 401K.

• Car allowance and fuel card

• PTO and Sick Days

• 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

Total Civil Construction & Engineering, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:Minorities, Females, Disabled, Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Total Civil Construction is proud to be an E-Verify Employer and Drug-Free Workplace