Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Wagner Construction has been in business since 1951. We have been performing construction services in a variety of different sectors including underground utilities, site development, forestry, commercial/industrial building, heavy civil, and transportation.

With diverse capabilities, excellent safety record and with employee expertise at all levels, we are able to provide a broad range of services on accelerated schedules. Our hard work and safety orientated company has provided a reputation that allows Wagner Construction to be competitive in all markets in different regions.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects with a strong focus on earthwork, underground utilities, grading, paving, structures, and related civil scopes. This role serves as a key link between field operations and project management, helping drive production, documentation, cost control, quantity tracking, change management, and project reporting.

The Senior Project Engineer is expected to take a lead role in project documentation, quantity management, Bluebeam takeoffs, subcontractor coordination, submittals, RFIs, and schedule support while working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Survey, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner representatives. This position also helps mentor and guide Project Engineers and field engineers as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and tracking project activities from startup through closeout.
• Maintain accurate quantity tracking for self-perform and subcontracted work, including earthwork, underground utilities, paving, structures, and other civil scopes.
• Perform and review Bluebeam takeoffs for production tracking, change orders, work-in-place validation, forecasting, and billing support.
• Track installed quantities against budget, estimate, and production goals and communicate trends, risks, overruns, and opportunities to project leadership.
• Assist with project forecasting, cost reporting, earned quantities, and monthly project controls updates.
• Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, product data, and procurement logs.
• Support change order pricing and documentation by verifying field quantities, reviewing drawing revisions, and assembling supporting backup.
• Assist with schedule updates and short-interval planning by coordinating with field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and project leadership.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements, quantity impacts, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Help manage subcontractor and supplier coordination, including scope alignment, schedule follow-up, and document tracking.
• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, quantity logs, as-built/redline support, meeting minutes, inspection records, and correspondence.
• Support project billing, pay applications, and work-in-place verification through accurate field quantity documentation.
• Coordinate with survey and field teams to support layout needs, grade verification, installed quantity tracking, and progress validation.
• Assist in procurement and delivery coordination for materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes.
• Promote jobsite safety and ensure work is being planned and documented in accordance with company standards and contract requirements.
• Help train, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to Project Engineers and field support staff as assigned.

Related Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and accurate project files, logs, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Support permit, inspection, and closeout requirements.
• Assist in validating vendor and subcontractor invoices against installed work and quantities.
• Identify process improvements that strengthen project controls, documentation flow, and field-to-office communication.
• Maintain positive working relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and co-workers.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, earthwork, grading, paving, or site development.
• Strong understanding of quantity tracking, cost control support, and field production reporting.
• Experience reading and interpreting civil plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong experience with Bluebeam for quantity takeoffs, drawing review, and change documentation.
• Experience supporting RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Survey, and subcontractors in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with HCSS, Procore, or similar construction software is preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-production environment and manage multiple priorities with accuracy and urgency.
• Flexibility to work in a number of diverse locations as project needs change.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with regular visits to construction sites outdoors and indoors.
• Frequent walking on uneven terrain and active jobsites.
• Sitting long periods at a desk using a computer.
• Exposure to varying weather and active construction environments.
• Some travel required.