Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
4+ years of experience in heavy civil construction or construction management.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.
Responsibilities
Support construction management and project delivery for large heavy civil infrastructure projects.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with contracts, specifications, and safety standards.
Assist with project controls including schedule review and cost tracking.
Coordinate with owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Support contract administration including RFIs and change orders.
Track project progress and prepare reports and presentations.
Participate in field inspections and quality assurance reviews.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on large, complex infrastructure projects.
Collaborative environment with owner representative and project delivery teams.
Exposure to various aspects of construction management and project controls.
Potential for professional development through proposal and business development activities.
Travel opportunities to diverse project sites.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support construction management and project management services for large, complex heavy civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work as part of owner representative, construction management, and project delivery teams on major transportation, water, wastewater, tunnel, underground, dam, and other civil infrastructure projects.
Job Responsibilities:
Support construction management and project delivery efforts on large heavy civil infrastructure projects.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Assist with project controls including schedule review, cost tracking, forecasting, risk management, and reporting.
Coordinate with owners, contractors, designers, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
Support contract administration including submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims documentation, payment applications, and meeting minutes.
Track project progress and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
Participate in field inspections, construction observations, quality assurance reviews, and commissioning activities.
Maintain project documentation and records management systems.
Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
4+ years of experience supporting heavy civil construction, construction management, or owner representative services.
PE required.
Understanding of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
CCM, PMP, or related certifications; experience with large infrastructure programs, contractor claims review, commissioning, and federally funded projects.
Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, e-Builder, PMWeb, or similar tools preferred.
Other Requirements:
Travel to project sites as needed (20-50%).
Ability to work in active construction environments including excavations, tunnels, underground structures, and remote locations.
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening.
The compensation range for this position is between $85,000 - $135,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
About Schnabel Engineering Inc
Schnabel Engineering is a geotechnical and environmental engineering firm that provides services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company offers a range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials testing, and drilling services. Schnabel Engineering has worked on a variety of projects, including dams, tunnels, highways, and buildings. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
