Senior Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction

Senior Project Engineer managing onsite heavy civil construction engineering for Granite Construction. Coordinating schedules, budgets, quality control, technical planning, and project staff.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeSanta Barbara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,370 - $152,054 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing heavy civil construction projects, including planning, scheduling, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in utilizing construction engineering technology and tools to ensure project success and team collaboration.

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Project ManagementConstruction EngineeringPrimavera Scheduling SoftwareAGTEK Take-offTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Construction EstimatingProject SchedulingJob Costing ComplianceTechnical SupportQuality ControlDesign InterpretationConstruction MethodsDocumentationConstructability ReviewsEngineering Procedures

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointPrimavera Scheduling SoftwareAGTEK Take-off

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementBusiness Administration

Industry Keywords

Heavy Civil ConstructionSafety ComplianceConstruction Engineering TechnologyCodes and StandardsProject Management Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for heavy civil construction projects
Manage job controls for contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing compliance
Develop and maintain project schedules to complete work on time and under budget
Manage project engineering assignments and activities
Ensure compliance with company, contract, and schedule requirements
Provide technical support for construction planning, quality control, design interpretation, construction methods, design conflict resolution and documentation, and constructability reviews
Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures and work-controlling documents
Represent the company, project, and/or department in client and project management meetings
Develop and maintain job reporting and logs
Supervise, direct, and mentor project staff
Work around large construction equipment and comply with safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience accepted
4+ years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with AGTEK Take-off
Proficiency with Primavera Scheduling software
Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, and standards
In-depth understanding of interdependence and relationships between functional units
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines
Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use a computer keyboard
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work around large construction equipment and outside working conditions
Must comply with corporate safety initiatives
Team player
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct
Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness programs
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
100% of the medical premium paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents under the most popular plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans for salaried employees
Immediate 401(k) vesting
Learning culture and professional development opportunities
Award-winning safety program