Project Engineer Civil Waste/Waterwaste
About The Position
The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of water and wastewater construction projects for PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role helps build technical and project management skills while supporting infrastructure projects for the local community. Work takes place in both field and office environments and includes coordinating with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams. The position supports project documentation and controls, subcontract administration, change management, cost and schedule tracking, procurement, material and equipment coordination, quality inspections, safety, and project closeout. It also contributes to coordinating underground utilities, process piping, pumps, valves, and treatment equipment, as well as commissioning, startup, punch-list, and turnover activities where applicable.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as construction management, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent experience.
- Verified understanding of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project HSE, quality, building materials, and applicable field standards.
- Ability to apply basic engineering and problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including ability to multitask, prioritize work, and delegate simple tasks.
- Ability to build a comprehensive schedule.
- Ability to coordinate subcontracts and contract documents.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems, with ability to embrace new technology.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of water and wastewater construction activities.
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to support project requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, trade partners, and field teams.
- Support RFIs, submittals, procurement, change documentation, and project closeout.
- Track project quantities, costs, schedules, and material deliveries.
- Assist with coordination of underground utilities, process piping, pumps, valves, and treatment equipment.
- Support quality control inspections, documentation, and testing requirements.
- Participate in project meetings and track action items and upcoming work.
- Support short-term planning and coordination of field activities.
- Assist with commissioning, startup, punch-list, and turnover activities as applicable.
- Promote and support a strong safety culture in field and office environments.
- Maintain contracts with select trade partners and perform some subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and supervising progress.
- Participate in change management and change order processes, including pricing, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact before review.
- Maintain project document control and procedures, including coordinating RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals and maintaining as-built drawings.
- Collaborate with the project team lead in supervising design and responding to the submittal schedule in a timely manner.
- Review trade partners’ submittals for compliance with scope and design documentation before forwarding them for design review.
- Coordinate with the project manager and superintendent to manage and report overall project or select-scope performance for HSE, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Prepare and supervise progress claims and estimates.
- Coordinate inventory and tracking of materials and equipment and expedite material orders.
- Assist with design-team site inspections to resolve constructability and site coordination issues; review and sign off on functionality, AHJ requirements, and code compliance, and ensure resolutions are accepted by partners.
- Participate in overall project closeout, including document archival, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
