We're seeking a Construction Engineer to support field operations on heavy civil and site development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to gain hands-on experience working alongside project teams on large infrastructure projects. You'll assist with project coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day construction activities while learning the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Assist the project team with daily construction operations and project coordination.
Track labor, equipment, production, and quantities to help monitor project performance.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Excel and other project management software.
Support project scheduling by updating and maintaining construction schedules.
Coordinate material orders, purchase requests, shop drawings, and submittals.
Help monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and progress throughout construction.
Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports.
Assist with payment applications for owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Verify field quantities and help ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications.
Participate in site walks and evaluate existing field conditions.
Communicate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to keep projects moving efficiently.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Internship or entry-level experience in heavy civil, highway, or site development construction is a plus.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in both an office and active construction site environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling and construction management software is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites as needed.
What You'll Find in This Role
Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and heavy civil projects.
Mentorship from experienced project engineers and construction professionals.
Opportunities to develop technical, field, and project management skills.
A collaborative team environment with room for long-term career growth.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Raleigh, NC
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Scheduleunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Meeting Minutesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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