About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction (heavy civil & site development).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Construction Engineer in Raleigh, NC to support field operations on heavy civil and site development projects. This is an early-career, hands-on role working with project teams across the full project lifecycle. You will assist with project coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, documentation, and on-site construction activities while developing technical and project management skills.

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Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with daily construction operations and on-site coordination
• Track labor, equipment, production, and quantities to monitor project performance
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Microsoft Excel and project-management tools
• Support project scheduling by updating and maintaining construction schedules
• Coordinate material orders, purchase requests, shop drawings, and submittals
• Help monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and construction progress
• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and daily reports
• Assist with payment applications for owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Verify field quantities and help ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications
• Participate in site walks and evaluate existing field conditions
• Communicate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to keep projects moving efficiently

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Internship or entry-level experience in heavy civil, highway, or site development construction is a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in both an office and active construction site environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with scheduling and construction-management software preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites as needed

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What You’ll Find in This Role

• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and heavy civil projects
• Mentorship from experienced project engineers and construction professionals
• Opportunities to develop technical, field, and project-management skills
• A collaborative team environment with room for long-term career growth

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $62,302 per year (estimated)
• Location: Raleigh, NC — on-site with travel to project sites as needed
• Employment type: Full-time

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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