Project Engineer - Station Fineshes
Project Engineer - Station Fineshes
Newark, NJ Area
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
A nationally recognised heavy civil and infrastructure contractor is looking to add an experienced Project Engineer to a large-scale transportation project in the Newark market.
This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading organisation delivering complex aviation, rail, transit, and public infrastructure projects throughout the United States. The company offers long-term project stability, excellent career progression, and exposure to some of the region's most high-profile transportation developments.
The Opportunity
The Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of a major transportation infrastructure project, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, design teams, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for project coordination, technical documentation, subcontractor management, schedule tracking, and quality assurance while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project management and field operations teams throughout all stages of construction.
- Coordinate daily activities with owners, consultants, design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Manage project documentation, including:
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Shop drawings
- Technical correspondence
- Procurement and tracking logs
- Assist with:
- Budget management
- Cost tracking
- Change orders
- Forecasting activities
- Coordinate construction packages involving:
- Interior fit-out and public-space finishes
- Vertical transportation systems
- Curtain wall and building envelope systems
- Architectural and structural interfaces
- Review drawings and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Assist field teams in resolving design, sequencing, and constructability challenges.
- Monitor subcontractor progress and performance.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities.
- Track project schedules and identify potential impacts to key milestones.
- Assist with look-ahead planning and recovery scheduling when required.
- Participate in quality control inspections and deficiency tracking.
- Support implementation of project safety and quality management initiatives.
Desired Background
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5-10+ years of experience working for a General Contractor, CM, or Heavy Civil Contractor.
- Experience on transportation, aviation, airport, transit, rail, infrastructure, or public-sector construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience managing:
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Procurement logs
- Project controls documentation
- Ability to coordinate multiple trades, stakeholders, and design disciplines.
- Experience with:
- Interior construction and fit-out packages
- Curtain wall or façade systems
- Vertical transportation systems
- Public-facing infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
- Exposure to BIM/VDC coordination processes preferred.
- Understanding of testing, commissioning, and turnover procedures on complex construction projects.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on a landmark transportation infrastructure project.
- Long-term career growth with a nationally recognised contractor.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile public works projects.
- Strong project pipeline and financial stability.
- Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative team environment with experienced project leadership.
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