Project Engineer
SPC Construction · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $135,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Manage complex infrastructure projects in NYC.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulations.
- Collaborate with engineering and field crews.
- Contribute to high-impact public infrastructure.
About the role
About SPC Construction
At SPC Construction, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the region’s most complex, high-profile, and transformative infrastructure projects. Our work spans critical public infrastructure and highly competitive projects for government agencies throughout the NY/NJ metro area—projects that improve mobility, resilience, and quality of life for millions. By uniting deep technical expertise with innovation, collaboration, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, SPC Construction is uniquely positioned to deliver results that stand the test of time. Join our growing team and build a career with a company doing impactful, industry-leading work. Join our $61M Central Park Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project, a high-profile NYC DEP infrastructure modernization effort focused on improving dam safety, embankment stabilization, utility upgrades, sewer rehabilitation, and restoration of historic gatehouses. This complex, multidisciplinary project combines heavy civil construction, environmental compliance, and landmark preservation work to enhance the long-term reliability and performance of one of New York City's most iconic infrastructure assets.How You Will Make An Impact
- Meet with engineering and field crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
- Review all shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
- Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
- Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
- Evaluate daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
- Update project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
- Prepare and manage a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
- Initiate and manage all Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
- Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
- Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
- Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel.
- Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
- 5+ years construction engineering experience required.
- Significant DEP experience and familiarity with DEP standards, approvals, documentation, and coordination processes required
- Experience supporting heavy civil, dam, reservoir, or water infrastructure construction projects.
- Strong project administration skills, including submittals, RFIs, work plans, and project documentation.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance, SWPPP requirements, and health and safety regulations.
- Experience coordinating civil, mechanical, utility, and rehabilitation construction activities preferred
- Experience in resource monitoring techniques (i.e. cost accounting, basic estimating) and construction technology, process systems and/or structures preferred.
- Specialized, technical knowledge of design build or other alternative build techniques.
- Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
- Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
- Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
- Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Infrastructure Projects
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Risk Identification
- RFI Management
- Contract Specifications
- Quality Assurance
- DEP Standards
Skills & topics
- Project Engineer
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Civil Engineering
- NYC DEP
- Dam Rehabilitation
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
- RFI
- Safety Compliance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of construction engineering experience, DEP project involvement, and heavy civil construction skills.
- Emphasize key qualifications: Showcase your knowledge of contract specifications, RFI management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrate DEP expertise: Detail your familiarity with DEP standards, approvals, and coordination processes.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance practices for infrastructure projects.
- Research SPC Construction: Understand their focus on complex, high-profile infrastructure and their commitment to safety and quality.
Technical preparation
Master DEP standards and documentation processes.,Practice scheduling and budget tracking techniques.,Review shop drawings and design specifications.,Understand Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) requirements.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you mitigated project delays.,How do you manage subcontractor coordination?,Share an experience identifying project risks.,How do you delegate tasks to your team?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of infrastructure projects does SPC Construction specialize in for the NY/NJ metro area?
- SPC Construction focuses on critical public infrastructure and complex government agency projects, including dam rehabilitation, reservoir modernization, and other essential civil engineering initiatives that enhance mobility, resilience, and quality of life.
- What is the significance of the Central Park Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project?
- This $61M project is a high-profile NYC DEP infrastructure modernization effort aimed at improving dam safety, stabilizing embankments, upgrading utilities, rehabilitating sewers, and restoring historic gatehouses, ensuring the long-term reliability of an iconic New York City asset.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Project Engineer at SPC Construction?
- A Project Engineer will manage project schedules, review shop drawings and specifications, identify risks, track project performance against budget and schedule, initiate RFIs, manage invoicing, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinate subcontractor activities.
- What qualifications are essential for the Project Engineer role at SPC Construction?
- Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 5+ years of construction engineering experience, significant DEP experience and familiarity with their standards, and experience with heavy civil, dam, reservoir, or water infrastructure projects.
- Does SPC Construction offer remote work options for Project Engineers?
- The job description focuses heavily on on-site project management and coordination with field crews, suggesting that this Project Engineer role is likely on-site or hybrid, requiring a strong presence at the project location.
- What kind of career growth can be expected at SPC Construction?
- SPC Construction offers the opportunity to build a career by working on impactful, industry-leading projects. Joining their growing team allows for development through experience on complex, high-profile infrastructure initiatives.
- How does SPC Construction ensure a safe work environment on their projects?
- The company reviews required Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all construction personnel. Safety and quality are fundamental commitments at SPC Construction.