Civil Engineer

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Real Estate / Land Development
 Onsite | Brambleton, VA 20148
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from concept through completion. This role manages project schedules, budgets, consultants, contractors, permitting, construction coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from design through construction and bond release.
  

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cost projections, change orders, and plan revisions.
  

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, internal teams, public agencies, utilities, and regulatory bodies.
  

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, invoices, payment applications, and change orders.
  

• Oversee site plans, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and infrastructure design.
  

• Prepare RFPs and manage competitive bidding for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
  

• Evaluate project changes for cost, scheduling, and constructability impacts.
  

• Coordinate permitting, entitlements, construction activities, design clarifications, and field modifications.
  

• Manage development proffer requirements, compliance tracking, and supporting documentation.
  

• Conduct job-site visits to monitor progress and help resolve construction issues.
  

• Maintain quality-control standards and ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and project standards.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  

• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
  

• 7+ years of land development experience involving commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.
  

• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, project scheduling, and budgeting.
  

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.
  

• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  

Work Environment

Combination of office work and job-site visits. Field work may include uneven terrain, stairs, outdoor weather conditions, required PPE, and lifting/carrying approximately 20–30 lbs.

Benefits

Important Recruiting Notice

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