Senior Heavy Highway Project Engineer

A well-established heavy civil construction company with decades of experience in highway infrastructure projects across the Southeast is seeking a Project Engineer III to support major state and federally funded roadway construction projects in the greater Roanoke area, particularly along Interstate 81. The company has a long-standing reputation in asphalt paving and transportation construction and maintains a strong team-oriented culture.

The Project Engineer III will work closely with owners, prime contractors, inspectors, and field personnel to schedule, coordinate, and successfully complete milling and paving operations on large-scale transportation projects.

• Oversee both long- and short-term scheduling for projects in accordance with construction phasing
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure personnel, equipment, and materials are available for each shift
• Establish and communicate daily work plans and production goals
• Identify and communicate potential safety or constructability concerns
• Maintain accurate daily production records including quantities, locations, and jobsite activity
• Distribute reports and production/safety updates to all involved stakeholders
• Collaborate with inspectors and quality control staff to ensure DOT specifications are met
• Sequence construction activities to maximize efficiency while minimizing safety risks to workers and the traveling public
• Coordinate regularly with owners and general contractors to maintain project schedules and milestones
• Monitor project costs against estimates to support budget compliance
• Resolve unforeseen field issues professionally and efficiently
• Work night shifts as required by project schedules and DOT work-hour restrictions

• Ability to read and interpret highway construction plans
• Strong understanding of construction survey grades
• Experience managing construction crews and roadway projects
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with asphalt milling and paving operations preferred
• Experience on DOT transportation projects, including Design-Build and Bid-Build work, preferred
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction field preferred (relevant experience may substitute)
• 5+ years of highway construction experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required