Civil Project Engineer - Columbia

Michael Page

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Budget Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Support, Cost Engineering, Identify Issues, Infrastructure Construction, Management Consulting, On Site Support, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
1 day ago
Owner-side Position Managing Key Infrastructure Projects

My client is a national project and cost management consultancy supporting complex construction and infrastructure projects across the U.S. They act as a trusted advisor to owners, providing oversight from early planning through construction completion, with a strong focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.

Job Description

Provide on-site engineering support across utilities, roadway, and site development activities. Coordinate daily with contractors, superintendents, and project teams to support execution of work. Interpret drawings, specifications, and submittals to guide field activities and resolve discrepancies. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, proposing practical, compliant solutions in real time. Support verification of materials, installation methods, and system performance. Act as a key liaison between design engineers, project management, and field teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager should have:

  • 5+ years of experience in civil inspection or construction oversight
  • Strong experience in underground utilities, roadways, and site development
  • Knowledge of municipal, DOT, and utility standards
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and reports
  • Experience working with contractors, engineers, and owner representatives
  • Certifications (NICET, ICC, or equivalent) preferred
What's on Offer
  • Base Salary: Up to $135,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Vehicle/Allowance: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance provided
  • Benefits Package:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) with company contribution
    • Paid time off and holidays
  • Stability: Strong, long-term project pipeline in the Columbia market
  • Growth: Clear path into senior inspection / construction management roles within a growing national firm

We invite motivated candidates in Columbia to apply for this exciting opportunity today to advance their career in the construction department.

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/