Engineer (Civil Construction)

Overview

Manage daily project costs, subcontracts, and safety for civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost coding
• cost reporting
• submittal management
• change orders
• quantity tracking
• subcontract admin

Tasks

-Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers. -Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met. -Review the Forman Daily Timecard for accurate cost coding, quantities, people and equipment hours. -Generate daily cost and revenue reports for tracking purposes. -Review and submit submittals to the owner or general contractor per the contract documents. -Assist in preparing change orders and requests for information for self-preform and subcontractors. -Obtain self-perform and subcontractor quantities and tickets on a daily basis. Sort, code, file and transmit the necessary tickets to the owner or general contractor. -Administer subcontracts, review subcontractor requests for payment, and coordinate with subcontractors for work in the field as necessary.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• word
• excel
• powerpoint
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree (preferred). -Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening. -Outstanding communication, organizational and time-management skills. -A team player with leadership abilities. -Proficient in computer and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint. -General understanding of the heavy highway / civil construction industry. Ready and willing to learn new skills and enhance their career growth.

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About Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

-Over five decades, it evolved into a powerhouse contractor known for major infrastructure projects like the ICC, I‑95 Springfield Interchange, Dulles Greenway widening, and sections of Fairfax County Parkway. -Specializing in design‑build, heavy civil, highway & bridge, utility infrastructure, site development, and public‑private partnerships, the firm self‑performs key phases to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. -Operating divisions such as Shirley Underground and Metro Earthworks help tailor services from utility relocations to earthworks and deep foundations. -Now part of the Clark Construction family, the company carries forward a legacy of innovation and regional impact with each project. -Unusual fact: the company’s name honors its roots in the “Shirley Highway” project, reflecting a history deeply tied to the area’s transportation evolution.

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