Project Engineer - Civil / Site Development - Woodbridge, VA

This Project Engineer will support multiple active site development projects, working closely with Project Managers to drive schedules, budgets, and documentation forward. It's a hands-on role designed for someone who wants exposure, responsibility, and a clear path into project management.

Client Details

Our client is a civil sitework and land development firm offering turnkey construction services across the region. Established in 2014, they have completed more than 500 projects to date and operate three internal divisions covering estimating, civil construction, and land development services.

• Annual Revenue: $25M-$30M projected for 2025

• Employees: ~100 across field and office

• Backlog: $40M+

• Project Locations: Typically within 60 miles of their Woodbridge office, with active work in Fairfax, Prince William County, and an upcoming data center project in Thornburg, VA

• Average Project Size: ~$2.5M, with projects ranging from small commercial work to large transportation and infrastructure projects up to $15M+

• Reputation: Highly regarded for communication, quality, and repeat business (50% renegotiated with existing clients)

Description

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project execution
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document control
• Track project schedules, costs, and progress
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and vendors
• Help maintain project budgets and job cost reporting
• Participate in project meetings and client coordination
• Support closeout documentation and project handoff

This is a full-time, in-office role (M-F) based out of Woodbridge, VA.

Profile

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

• 2-3 years of experience in a Project Engineer or similar role

• Background in civil construction or site development preferred
• Experience supporting ground-up construction projects
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel preferred

Job Offer

• Bonus: 2%-15% performance-based (project financials, leadership behaviors, client feedback)

• Mileage reimbursement for site visits

• PTO: 2 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time, with an additional PTO week added at 3-year tenure

• Flexible Work Culture: Occasional WFH for appointments, flexibility around late nights/long weeks

• Healthcare: United Healthcare with ~70-75% employer contribution for individuals and dependents

• Technology & Tools: Apple IOS systems running Windows; PlanSwift, Roctek, Foundations, Motion, Google Suite, MS Project, and internal CWP templates

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