Project Engineer-Alabama

Job Description

Introduction

We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) services for transportation, roadway, bridge, drainage, and public infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee construction administration, contractor coordination, quality assurance, schedule management, and project delivery for complex public works projects.

Experience working on municipal Roadway and Bridge infrastructure projects is preferred, with a strong background in construction oversight, quality control, contract administration, field inspections, and stakeholder coordination.

Management staff will support the selected candidate and facilitate resources needed to complete the Project Delivery process for our client. Training will familiarize the candidate with the tools needed to maintain daily work reports, material testing, pay estimates, and other tasks the client may require.

Job Tasks

Manage CE&I activities for roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and infrastructure construction projects.

Serve as the owner's representative during construction and lead inspection and project staff.

Coordinate with contractors, consultants, government agencies, utility providers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, pay applications, and contract modifications.

Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, budgets, and compliance with contract requirements.

Perform and oversee field inspections of roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, structures, and utility construction activities.

Conduct quantity verification, documentation review, daily reporting, and project record management.

Monitoring of progress and payment

Sampling and testing of Project Materials

Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout project execution.

Ensure compliance with ALDOT standards, specifications, safety regulations, and project requirements.

Support project closeout, final acceptance, and post-construction documentation activities.

Job Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Alabama or ability to obtain licensure by comity[DC1.1]

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Valid Driver's License

Experience managing ALDOT, municipal, private, or public-sector transportation projects.

Understanding of roadway, bridge, drainage, asphalt paving, concrete paving, traffic control, and utility construction.

Demonstrated experience with contract administration, change orders, estimates, pay quantities, and construction documentation.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience in engineering, project management, construction management, CE&I, or public infrastructure projects.

Prior ALDOT Project Engineer or District-level construction oversight experience.

Experience with ALDOT construction platforms—SiteManager and AASHTOWare Project

Experience with bridge construction, reinforced concrete structures, box culverts, MSE walls, pile foundations, and interchange projects.

Compensation and Benefits

Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including competitive base pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, professional development resources, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects throughout the region.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Full-time