What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Metric Geo?
Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction
Salary: $90,000–$130,000, depending on experience.
About the Role
An established heavy civil contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to support site supervision and project management across infrastructure projects involving excavation, grading, drainage, utilities, bridges, structural steel and concrete.
Working closely with the Superintendent and Project Team, you will support field operations, project documentation, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination and overall project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering documents.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and as-built plans.
- Track quantities, labour production, materials and project costs.
- Support procurement, subcontractor coordination and vendor pricing.
- Assist with project schedules, lookaheads and progress tracking using Primavera P6.
- Coordinate site inspections and monitor quality control and safety compliance.
- Verify field layouts, grades, reinforcing steel and construction installations.
- Identify design conflicts and assist with practical solutions.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, quantity records and project documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum three years of construction engineering and layout experience.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, establish line and grade, and prepare as-built drawings.
- Working knowledge of surveying equipment and construction methods.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe and Bluebeam.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Primavera P6 or Bid2Win is advantageous.
- Heavy civil and/or bridge construction experience preferred.
Career Progression
Opportunity to progress into an Assistant Superintendent or Assistant Project Manager role.
Interested? Get in touch to discuss the opportunity and learn more about the projects and team.
C: 646 494 9852
E: steve.dylan@metric-search.com
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000