Civil Engineer

YK Solutions • Brambleton, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer oversees and expedites commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from conception through completion. The role focuses on improving efficiency while maintaining project standards, preparing and revising budgets, maintaining compliance, providing exception reporting, and developing and managing schedules to achieve company objectives.

The position leads project design and execution through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and bond release. It coordinates internal teams, consultants, contractors, public agencies, and other stakeholders to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with regulations. The Civil Engineer also supports the transition from design to construction, administers development proffers, monitors field progress, addresses project concerns, and upholds quality control standards.

The work environment combines office work with active site visits. Field work involves walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in various weather conditions while wearing required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots. The role may require lifting or carrying light to moderate loads of up to 20–30 pounds, such as plans, laptops, and safety gear.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
• At least 7 years of experience overseeing land development for commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and amend construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Experience with construction management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.
• Exceptional communication, analytical problem-solving, and leadership abilities, with a track record of keeping cross-functional teams aligned and on target.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support land development project design and execution from concept through completion.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project schedules and reports from inception through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and bond release.
• Manage cost projections, budgets, resource plans, change orders, and plan changes with contractors and consultants to meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Evaluate cost, schedule, and constructability impacts of design revisions and scope changes; coordinate and negotiate change orders; update budgets and forecasts; and communicate approved revisions to project consultants.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to maintain schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment applications.
• Oversee site plan development, grading, stormwater management systems, utility designs, and infrastructure designs in coordination with the Construction Engineer.
• Prepare requests for proposals and manage competitive bidding for consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Review and compare proposals for completeness, qualifications, approach, price, and schedule; identify scope gaps and cost variances; negotiate where appropriate; and present bid evaluations and award recommendations to the Executive Vice President for approval.
• Coordinate contract execution following award.
• Manage relationships with consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, utilities, public agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and documents to confirm alignment with project goals.
• Amend plans as needed to accommodate changes and expedite bond release.
• Partner with the Field Operations Project Manager on the transition from design to construction, coordinating schedules, logistics, contractor activities, design clarifications, and field modifications.
• Ensure project changes are communicated and incorporated into budgets, schedules, and contract documents.
• Manage the implementation and administration of development proffers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, land use attorneys, consultants, and Loudoun County staff to incorporate proffer obligations into plans, construction documents, and schedules.
• Maintain proffer tracking logs, monitor compliance milestones, coordinate required improvements and contributions, and submit supporting documentation to the County for proffer release or acceptance.
• Visit job sites, monitor progress, and address construction challenges in coordination with the Construction Engineer.
• Facilitate timely responses to concerns raised by owners, residents, tenants, builders, agencies, and association representatives, in coordination with the Field Operations Project Manager.
• Establish and uphold quality control standards, ensuring work complies with local building codes, safety standards, and company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior