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Construction Project Engineer

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026
Construction Project Engineer

Arlington, VA | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Construction Project Engineer to support active construction and infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors including federal, municipal, K-12 education, healthcare, transportation, water/wastewater, higher education, laboratory facilities, data centers, and marina projects.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong construction management or engineering background who is looking to grow within project management while supporting field operations, project controls, QA/QC, inspections, documentation, and project closeout activities. Experience supporting K-12 projects is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support active construction projects through on-site representation and field coordination
  • Assist with project documentation, electronic file management, records clean-up, and closeout activities
  • Conduct inspections and support quality assurance / quality control efforts
  • Review construction plans and research project records
  • Support facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects
  • Assist Project Managers with small to mid-size construction projects
  • Help identify project issues and assist in developing practical solutions
  • Monitor schedules and communicate project updates with owners, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
  • Support project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, contract administration, constructibility reviews, inspections, and closeout processes

Qualifications

  • 3 years of combined education and/or relevant construction experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
  • EIT or CMIT certification preferred
  • Progression toward PE, CCM, CCE, or PSP certifications preferred
  • Knowledge of construction management, project controls, scheduling, estimating, documentation, and contract administration
  • Understanding of applicable building codes, laws, and construction regulations
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required within 3 months of hire
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with CADD, BIM platforms, Revit, Navisworks, or Autodesk 360 is a plus
  • Ability to work on active construction sites, climb ladders, work outdoors, and navigate uneven terrain safely

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience supporting projects in one or more of the following sectors is highly valued:

  • Federal Construction
  • K-12 Education
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation
  • Water/Wastewater
  • Higher Education
  • Data Centers
  • Laboratory Facilities
  • Municipal Infrastructure

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