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Project Engineer

American Contracting and Environmental Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Engineer provides engineering for the day-to-day activities associated with the assigned construction projects.

Essential Job Functions

Estimating: Understanding ACE’s estimating methods and reports, attending turnover meetings, and collecting multiple bids for each project scope. Assisting in the development of detailed estimates for project change orders in collaboration with the estimating team and completing a rotation to gain familiarity with ACE’s estimating procedures.

Preconstruction: Attending turnover meetings, performing preconstruction duties assigned by the Preconstruction Manager, reviewing and understanding administrative paperwork, and completing purchasing assignments as needed.

Project Management: Reviewing technical submittals and shop drawings, conducting quality control checks on materials and submittals, updating and developing project schedules, and ensuring the workforce has the proper materials, tools, and equipment. Reviewing and understanding contract plans, communicating with the superintendent and foremen to address potential issues, drafting RFIs, and ensuring subcontractor performance. Tracking deliveries, reviewing and approving invoices, and understanding the project budget, labor reports, and cost code systems. Assisting with change order pricing, negotiating with vendors, and managing purchase orders and subcontracts. Must maintain project records, coordinating deliveries, conducting safety audits, and preparing work packs for major labor activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with three (3) years of related experience preferably in the construction industry; or seven (7) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Building People: Ability to build strong relationships with team members, promotes open communication, and embraces a positive team culture. A bility to take a proactive approach to learning and problem solving. Follows directions accurately and efficiently, paying close attention to details, seeking clarification when needed, and ensuring that tasks are completed according to established guidelines .

Building Projects: Possesses strong team-oriented qualities that showcase ability to collaborate effectively, prioritize team goals and thrive in group settings. Excels in accurately assessing task complexity, setting clear objectives, managing deadlines, and problem solving to ensure successful execution. Ability to adapt to new approaches and appreciate diverse perspectives as well as an evolving workplace atmosphere .

Building Clients: Dependable and follow through on commitments and promises to clients and employees. Ability to focus on the client/employee’s needs and understand how to address and deliver satisfactory solutions to meet those client/employee’s needs .

Building Community: Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, and has a team-building mentality. Promotes ACE and all associated values in every aspect of work and at events. Aware of the needs of others, and has the ability to continually develop respect and confidence from others through consistent honesty and forthrightness .

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in both a professional office environment as well as on a construction site in all types of weather conditions throughout the year. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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