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Civil Project Engineer

Henderson Inc.
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and experienced Civil Project Engineer with a knowledge of and interest in civil construction. This role is responsible for the support of the Project Manager and Project Superintendent through communication, documentation and document management. Responsibilities include: help with project scheduling, coordination, documentation, communication, submittals, RFI's, quality control, cost and change management, project close out, etc. Proficient in technology, can-do attitude, excellent communication skills and team player mentality a must!


This person will be responsible for:

  • Develop and maintain the project schedule with the help of the Superintendent and Project Manager
  • Assist Project Manager in the developing sub-contractor scopes of work
  • Documentation of the project correspondence for historical items
  • Review monthly job cost updates with project team
  • Produce, distribute and manage project RFI’s
  • Development of project deficiency log throughout the project and provide weekly updates to the team
  • Collect PCO pricing from sub-contractors and generate PCO’s for Project Manager review
  • Project Submittals:
  • Develop a submittal log for assigned project and have it approved by the A/E
  • Acquire all submittals from subcontractors, per the developed submittal log
  • Review submittals (With assistance from Project Manager and Superintendent) ensure they conform with project specification and drawings
  • Assist the Project Manager in the approval of submittals and pass them along to A/E for owner approval
  • Project Closeouts:
  • Review project closeout requirements per project specifications and A/E requirements
  • Procure and acquire project closeout documentation per approved closeout log
  • Use Bluebeam efficiently and effectively as a tool for reviewing, editing, and marking up drawings and pdf documents
  • Keep project As-Built documents up to date
  • Assist with franchise utility coordination as needed
  • The Project Engineer is a form and method of Quality Control, and should be consistently checking sub materials, fixtures, & equipment to make sure they conform with specs & drawings
  • A Project Engineer shall attend Project Coordination Meeting, take meeting notes, update meeting minutes and ensure distribution within 48 hours after meeting
  • Help develop and maintain project punch list with information provided by Superintendent and distribute to the project team
  • Help ensure a safe project site
  • Ability to complete computer-based training (CBT) modules as part of ongoing job requirements
  • Other duties as directed and assigned.


Position Requirements:

  • OSHA 30 (or willing to obtain)
  • First Aid / CPR / AED Certified (or willing to obtain)
  • Bluebeam, Raken and Procore Software knowledge
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project knowledge
  • Understanding of civil grades
  • Must be a team player and dependable
  • Takes initiative and sets positive example
  • Open to others ideas and feedback
  • Motivates others and recognizes their accomplishments
  • Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
  • Manages resources to meet budget
  • Schedule management
  • Understands and manages clients and organizations expectations
  • Regularly required to stand, sit, and walk
  • Regularly required to use arms, hands and fingers, to reach, handle and/or feel
  • Regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs
  • Ability to sit or stand in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day, including while using a computer or performing administrative or training-related tasks
  • Must be physically flexible
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include peripheral vision and depth perception
  • Regularly required to work under stressful conditions, all types of outdoor weather, and varying terrain
  • Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and have a clean driving record.


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