Construction Project Engineer
Confidential
Posted: May 8, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Construction Project Engineer will provide support and assistance to the Project Manager and coordinate activities to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. This role involves assisting with project administration, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Required Skills
Job Description
Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California.
The Project Engineer will provide support and assistance to the Project Manager and will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. This will include all routine on-site project administration, scheduling, and engineering elements. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with the team.
Assists in the preparation of monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Coordinates and updates project budgets, change orders and cost reports for project management review and approval.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the field planning of upcoming projects
Help coordinate and manage issues that may develop on site
Assist Project Superintendents with the implementation of job site safety procedures, notifications, signage, supplies and equipment
Cost coding of various scope items for accounting
Assists Project Manager with Contract Buyout with subcontractors and material vendors
Work with Project Manager in communicating effectively
Draft meeting agendas, meeting minutes for all project meetings attended
Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to prepare, update and provide accurate project progress on a weekly basis.
Assist in the supervision of cost report management and assist or lead regular review meetings
Identify issues early and work to develop solutions
Prepare required information for presentation at project reviews
Help problem solve issues and suggest ways to improve the project
Ability to read and comprehend Water Main, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Pipeline Drawings
Assist in ensuring compliance with contract specifications
Carry out job duties and responsibilities while maintaining Spiniello core values
Consult with and gather information from inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, etc.
Maintain positive client relationships with onsite personnel
Ensure project adheres to set schedule and is meeting goals of the client
Other duties assigned
Position Requirements and Qualifications
Knowledge of Civil Construction, Earthwork, Excavation, and Utilities construction. Ability to manage time effectively and provide innovation when needed. Willingness to understand corporate and industry practices and standards, processes, and activities.
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required, BA degree in Construction Management or in Civil Engineering, preferred
5+ years of experience in utility construction
Knowledge of water, sanitary waste, and/or storm water collection systems
Knowledge of best practices to replace or installation of water/sewer lines.
Knowledge of bypass pumping.
Familiar with grading, clearing, excavation, drainage, stream restoration, and other civil construction scopes
Minimum of 5+ years of construction/project experience. Experience as a Project Coordinator in a similar role is desirable
Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving; ability to proactively address potential issues.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with HCSS and Sage Timberline a plus.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented a must.
Excels in a high-paced work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Passion for the work and industry.
Self-starter who works well independently
Adaptable and calm under pressure
Expert problem solver
Recruitment Notice
Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.