Civil Engineer - Construction Services Project Engineer

Description

The Construction Services Project Engineer will lead construction projects from planning and procurement through start‑up. Responsibilities include serving as the primary client contact, coordinating inspection and testing personnel, monitoring budgets, schedules, and safety standards, and conducting progress meetings to resolve challenges and keep projects on time and within scope.

• Manage construction projects from planning and procurement through start‑up.
• Serve as primary client contact to build strong relationships and exceed expectations.
• Oversee inspection and testing personnel, schedule field activities, and maintain equipment.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and safety standards while maintaining project documentation.
• Conduct progress meetings, resolve challenges, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Participate in Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and has a strong background in horizontal and vertical construction projects and materials testing. Excellent communication skills, team‑leadership ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, e‑Builder, and LMIS are required. A valid driver’s license and the willingness to use a personal vehicle for job‑related work are also necessary, along with the ability to safely traverse construction sites and comply with safety codes.

Preferred qualifications include Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and experience with City of Columbus or ODOT projects.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Demonstrate strong background in horizontal/vertical construction projects and materials testing.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, e‑Builder, and LMIS.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle for job‑related travel.
• Ability to safely traverse construction sites and comply with safety codes.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or PMP certification.
• Preferred: Experience with City of Columbus and/or ODOT projects.

Benefits

DLZ offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well‑being and career growth, including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and traditional and Roth 401(k) options. Additional perks comprise paid parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and a wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

• Receive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Eligible for paid parental leave.
• Covered by life and AD&D insurance.
• Provided short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Join a wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance