Project Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction•Bradenton, FL

24d•$90,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a lead Project Engineer, you will play a central role in delivering some of the nation's most challenging marine and heavy civil construction projects. This role serves as the operational bridge between the office and the field, where you will help drive every phase of project execution from preconstruction and procurement through construction, closeout, and client turnover. Here, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging work, take on greater ownership, and work directly with the leaders responsible for delivering our projects. Our people want to work on hard problems, have real responsibility, and the opportunity to build something that lasts. Project Engineers are expected to be engaged in every aspect of the project not just engineering. This role provides direct involvement in planning, field operations, procurement, scheduling, cost management, client coordination, and problem solving, offering a level of responsibility and project exposure that is uncommon in larger organizations. This position is ideal for an experienced construction professional who is ready to expand their responsibilities, influence project outcomes, and continue building a career defined by technical excellence, leadership, and ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
7–10 years of progressive project engineering experience in heavy civil, marine, structural, industrial, or transportation construction
Strong project controls experience, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and change management
Experience supporting self-performing operations and partnering with field leadership to drive safe, efficient execution
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Sketchup, AutoCAD, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction software
Strong understanding of project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract administration, and change management
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced project environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and engineering partners
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, independence, and collaboration
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience working with owners, consultants, municipalities, DOTs, USACE, ports, utilities, or industrial clients preferred

Responsibilities

Help drive every phase of project execution from preconstruction and procurement through construction, closeout, and client turnover.
Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging work.
Take on greater ownership.
Work directly with the leaders responsible for delivering our projects.
Be engaged in every aspect of the project not just engineering.
Provide direct involvement in planning, field operations, procurement, scheduling, cost management, client coordination, and problem solving.