Project Engineer- Heavy Civil Construction

Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction

Northern Virginia, United States

Fay is a self‑perform heavy civil and industrial contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Mid‑Atlantic, including roads, bridges, dams, utilities, and demolition, through design‑build, CMAR, and traditional delivery methods. We execute the work with our own skilled craft workforce and specialized equipment, maintaining direct control of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This hands‑on model allows us to deliver challenging projects safely, efficiently, and predictably.

Our teams succeed in demanding environments where planning, experience, and strong partnerships matter most. Safety comes first, collaboration drives results, and every employee takes ownership of doing the job right. As part of S&B USA Construction, Fay pairs a field‑driven culture with the strength and resources of a larger organization—delivering local execution with national scale.

The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager and Management Team in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration and cost reporting activities.

• In conjunction with the Construction Manager, Bridges Manager, or Project Manager & Superintendent, participate in developing, maintaining and revising the project schedule
• Manages the relationship and work of assigned sub‑contractors & suppliers
• Mentors and guides less experienced Project Engineers
• Communicates with owners about various project related matters and concerns
• Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces all Company safety policies and procedures
• May also perform the following duties depending on the size of the assigned project
• Based on quantity takeoffs, manages the ordering of materials needed to successfully execute the project
• Assists with pre‑construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; prepare quantity takeoffs
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Manages verification of work‑in‑place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verifies accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts
• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting
• Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Maintains as‑built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Manages and maintains all safety and quality records
• Develops, maintains, and updates project CPM schedule
• Ability develop and manipulate resource and cost loaded CPM schedules for reporting and planning purposes
• Prepares project status reports and participates in project status meetings; developments of meeting minutes
• Assists in project close‑out activities
• May support estimates as needed

• 4‑year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 3‑5 years of experience in similar role, Bridge construction experience preferred
• PE Preferred
• This position is both outdoors and indoors
• This work environment may involve minimal to moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Noise levels in the outdoor work environment is usually loud
• Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle‑supporting safety‑toed work boots and a safety vest

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…