Project Engineer, Construction Management / Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Job overview

The Project Engineer, Construction Management / Heavy Civil Infrastructure role is onsite in Sterling, VA, with a stated compensation range of $85,000–$135,000. The role supports Schnabel Engineering’s construction management and project delivery services for major civil infrastructure projects. The engineer helps project teams deliver complex infrastructure work by monitoring construction, supporting project controls and contract administration, and coordinating with owners, contractors, designers, utilities, and agencies. The role contributes to safe, compliant, and well-documented project delivery from field activities through reporting and commissioning.

What you'll do

• Support construction management and project delivery
• monitor construction for compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, safety, and quality requirements
• assist with schedule review, cost tracking, forecasting, risk management, and reporting
• coordinate project stakeholders
• support submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims documentation, payment applications, and meeting minutes
• participate in inspections, quality reviews, and commissioning
• maintain project records
• support proposals and client presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

schnabel engineering

sterling va

project engineer

construction management

heavy civil infrastructure

project controls

contract administration

field inspections

civil engineering

pe required

travel 20-50%

salary $85,000-$135,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership plan, bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness program, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

PE required; 4+ years of relevant experience required; travel to project sites as needed (20–50%); CCM, PMP, and specified project software experience preferred.

About the employer

Schnabel Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.