Construction Engineer Project Manager

FM Talent Source

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in managing complex construction projects.
  • Knowledge of public infrastructure construction regulations and standards.
  • Experience with procurement processes and ensuring contract compliance.
  • Skilled in evaluating change orders and claims.
  • Ability to pass background screenings and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Manage onsite construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and safety standards.
  • Conduct thorough inspections at various project completion stages.
  • Document daily work and field conditions in detailed reports.
  • Monitor project performance and prepare status updates for leadership.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to minimize construction impacts.
  • Organize project documentation, including RFIs and meeting minutes.
  • Review plans for design changes and recommend necessary actions.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continued education.
  • Exposure to complex and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
  • Engagement with the latest technologies in project management.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Engineer / Project Manager supports construction oversight, technical coordination, and project administration for complex infrastructure projects. This role carries responsibility for planning, field inspection, quality compliance, and project controls - operating within established guidelines to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within scope.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Support & Inspection

  • Manage and verify construction activities through onsite inspections to confirm compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
  • Conduct substantial completion and final inspections.
  • Document daily activities, completed work, and field conditions in detailed inspection reports.


Project Coordination & Controls

  • Monitor project performance against key indicators and quality objectives; prepare status summaries for leadership.
  • Coordinate with technical groups to minimize operational impacts during construction.
  • Participate in coordination and quality meetings across all involved disciplines.
  • Maintain organized project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, and change documentation.


Technical & Administrative Support

  • Review construction plans and specifications; identify and communicate required design changes.
  • Evaluate inspection procedures for conformance with established practices.
  • Review and recommend approval of contractor payment requests.
  • Prepare project correspondence, progress updates, issue reports, and recommendations.
  • Support safety and quality management personnel in enforcing compliance with project requirements.
  • Monitor site safety conditions and promptly report safety concerns.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering - or 10+ years of equivalent experience on projects of similar scope and complexity.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience managing construction projects involving complex communication, electrical, or technical systems.
  • Knowledge of construction regulations and standards applicable to public infrastructure.
  • Experience with procurement processes and contract compliance.
  • Experience supporting change order evaluations and claim reviews.
  • Ability to pass required background screening.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain required site access or safety certifications.


TECHNICAL SKILLS - IBM MAXIMO

Candidates should have demonstrated experience using IBM Maximo for asset and work management, including:

  • Work order creation, tracking, and management.
  • Asset tracking and lifecycle documentation.
  • Preventive maintenance scheduling.
  • Reporting and data extraction.
  • Integration of field inspection data into asset management systems.

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