Project Engineer Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- It’s difficult to find someone who can handle detailed project documentation while understanding how engineering decisions affect field production.
- Heavy civil projects require someone who can coordinate quantities, schedules, subcontractors, materials, and technical issues without losing sight of production.
- A weak Project Engineer can allow quantity errors, unresolved RFIs, procurement issues, or documentation gaps to turn into cost and schedule problems.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Project Engineers with heavy civil construction experience, technical coordination skills, and project administration capabilities suited to infrastructure and field-driven construction environments.
About the Project Engineer Role
Role Highlights
Experience
3-8+ Years
Core Focus
Project Coordination
Key Areas
Cost, Schedule & Documentation
Work Environment
Field & Office
Project Focus
Heavy Civil Projects
Recruitment Type
Permanent
What does a Project Engineer Do?
Support Project Management
Supports project managers with technical, administrative, cost, and schedule coordination.
Track Project Quantities
Tracks installed quantities and production information to support accurate project reporting and payment.
Manage Project Documentation
Coordinates RFIs, submittals, drawings, change documentation, and project records.
Coordinate Field Activities
Works with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and engineers to resolve project requirements.
Monitor Cost & Schedule
Helps track project costs, schedule progress, changes, and emerging delivery risks.
Need a Project Engineer for Your Next Heavy Civil Project?
Connect with experienced Project Engineer talent who can support project coordination, quantities, documentation, cost tracking, and field execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Project Managers with heavy civil project planning and execution.
- Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
- Track quantities, production, costs, and project progress.
- Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, and field requirements.
- Identify technical, cost, and schedule issues and help drive timely solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-8+ years of heavy civil construction or project engineering experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Certifications
OSHA, safety, or relevant project management credentials can be beneficial.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$85,000-$125,000
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Entry / Mid
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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