Project Engineer- Heavy Civil Construction

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.

Position Summary:

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.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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


• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction


• 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

 Experience/ Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management


• 3-5 years of experience in similar role, Bridge construction experience preferred


• PE Preferred

Work Environment:

• 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. 

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers


• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards


• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand


• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time


• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand


• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain


• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds. 

What We Offer: 

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact [email protected] or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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