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PhilaPort is seeking a Construction/Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex capital construction projects that keep the region’s maritime economy moving. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, construction management, and public-sector infrastructure, offering hands-on exposure to marine, environmental, and heavy civil projects that are rare in the private market.
The Construction Project Engineer will help ensure projects are executed effectively through onsite coordination, construction administration, schedule tracking, documentation review, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This is not primarily a design or drafting role.
If you are a civil, environmental, or construction professional looking to grow into large-scale infrastructure work — or deepen your experience in marine construction — this is a unique opportunity to support projects with long-term regional impact.
What You’ll Do
As a Construction/Project Engineer, you will support multiple phases of capital construction projects, from early planning through closeout, working closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and work plans for active construction projects.
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities, track progress, help resolve issues, and support timely project delivery.
- Review construction documents, drawings, and specifications to help ensure accurate execution in the field.
- Assist with contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, scope documentation, and project closeout materials.
- Participate in construction site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
- Support cost tracking, estimating, budget control, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain project documentation using construction management and engineering software.
- Collaborate across Engineering, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement teams to support permitting, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and project execution.
- Communicate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and agency partners to help keep projects moving and properly documented.
What We’re Looking For
We are intentionally casting a wide but qualified net and are open to candidates who bring strong construction/project delivery fundamentals, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn the marine side of the work.
Required / Core Qualifications
- Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, heavy civil, environmental, or capital improvement projects in a project engineering, construction management, or construction administration role. Individuals with Maritime or Environmental backgrounds are preferred.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings, specifications, field coordination, and project documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Comfort working in active construction environments and participating in site visits.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- PE license preferred; EIT certification or eligibility/intention to sit for the PE exam within 6–12 months strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in marine, port, environmental, heavy civil, or public-sector construction.
- Familiarity with regional permitting, environmental compliance, or public infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, or public-sector stakeholders.
- Experience with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms. Training can be provided.
Why This Role at PhilaPort
- Work on high-visibility, mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Gain exposure to marine and port infrastructure without needing prior specialization.
- Join a stable public-sector environment with long-term capital planning.
- Collaborate with experienced internal teams, consultants, contractors, and agency partners.
- Build a career in infrastructure that supports regional commerce, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic impact.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person |
