Project Engineer

FCC Construction Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy-civil works on the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors, the role helps drive schedule, quality, cost control, and compliance. Responsibilities cover submittals, RFIs, procurement, change management, progress and payment activities, and field support to keep work packages moving safely and efficiently. The role also supports daily field execution, monitors production against schedule and budget, coordinates subcontractor work methods and sequencing, and identifies risks to cost or schedule while proposing mitigations. The position promotes a safe, compliant work environment and supports successful project delivery through other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Eight or more years of heavy-civil construction field or engineering experience.
Experience with resource and production monitoring, cost accounting, basic estimating, construction technology, process systems, and structures.
Ability to identify budget and cost drivers and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
Knowledge of design-build and alternative delivery methods.
Familiarity with financial reporting, quantity tracking, and cost coding.
Working knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.
Experience using construction management software such as Procore, e-Builder, or similar.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and Bluebeam.

Nice To Haves

MTA experience.
Large-scale design-build experience; tunnel project experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or similar.
Exposure to BIM, AutoCAD, or 3D model viewers such as Navisworks.

Responsibilities

Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, and field crews on project deliverables and daily execution.
Process and manage material deliveries, verifying quantity, quality, and contract compliance.
Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material purchase orders or contracts in coordination with project leadership.
Assist in developing, updating, and reporting on the project schedule, including three-week look-aheads and weekly owner or management updates.
Coordinate, track, and schedule shop drawings and submittals, maintaining a current log of submittals, approvals, resubmittals, transmittals, and dates.
Initiate and manage RFIs to resolve design and field issues, distribute responses, and track impacts.
Support cost control through quantity tracking, coding, and analysis of construction costs.
Participate in monthly forecasting of revenue and cost accruals and support earned-value and progress reporting.
Accumulate data and prepare monthly pay estimates; coordinate with accounting on invoicing for materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
Process and estimate change orders as directed by the Project Manager, documenting scope, pricing, and schedule effects.
Review required certificates and permits and confirm compliance before work begins.
Review Job Hazard Analyses and support a safe, compliant work environment by enforcing company and site safety policies.
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, sequencing, and crew needs to meet schedule and quality requirements.
Prepare and manage three-week work plans; promptly flag production, materials, equipment, or process risks that could affect budget or schedule and propose mitigations.
Evaluate daily production against schedule and budget projections to track performance accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned to support successful delivery.