Project Engineer - Structural Steel

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer - Structural Steel, to join our project site in midtown Manhattan.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Job Summary

The Project Engineer – Structural Steel is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of structural steel activities for a large-scale civil bus terminal construction project. This role works closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure structural steel work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in managing all structural steel aspects of the project from preconstruction through closeout

• Review structural drawings, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and coordination with other trades

• Coordinate with structural steel fabricators, erectors, and subcontractors to maintain project schedule and sequencing

• Track procurement and delivery of steel materials to ensure timely installation

• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports related to structural steel scope

• Support scheduling efforts and monitor progress of steel erection activities

• Conduct site walks to verify installation quality, safety compliance, and adherence to plans and specifications

• Assist in cost tracking, quantity takeoffs, and budget control for steel packages

• Coordinate inspections and testing with third-party agencies and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards

• Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders

• Maintain organized project documentation and records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

• 2–5+ years of experience in construction, preferably with structural steel or heavy civil projects

• Experience working on large infrastructure or transportation projects is a plus

• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or similar)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced field environment and collaborate with diverse teams

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.  Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.