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Project Engineer - Civil Construction: Middlesex, NJ

Michael Page International
  • Middlesex, NJ
  • $70,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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Michael Page International

Job Description

Project Engineer

Our client is a growing contractor that plays a key role on some of the region's largest infrastructure and site development projects. They are seeking a proactive Project Engineer who thrives in a self-perform, union construction environment and wants exposure to complex, high-impact work.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers with day-to-day project operations
  • Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages
  • Coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
  • Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting
  • Review plans and specifications to ensure project compliance
  • Track procurement and material deliveries
  • Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records
  • Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

Why consider it?

  • Stable backlog with strong growth trajectory
  • Hands-on involvement in major construction projects
  • High-visibility role with room for advancement
  • Entrepreneurial culture that values ownership and accountability
  • Trust, autonomy, and a results-driven environment

What our client's looking for:

  • Project Engineering experience with a heavy civil, sitework, utility, or self-perform contractor
  • Experience working in a union construction environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities independently

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience with civil construction projects and processes.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards in construction.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • A degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 1+ years of construction experience, internships included
  • Experience with a heavy civil, sitework, utility, environmental, or self-perform contractor preferred
  • Familiarity with union construction environments is a plus
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 USD.
  • Great benefits disclosed upon offer.

Interested? Apply today!

Numbers & Facts

LocationMiddlesex, NJ
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$70,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

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. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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