Project Engineer - Columbia, SC Area

  • The Lane Construction Corporation
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Full Time

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of Americas leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the countrys vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

The Project Engineer is responsible for all routine on-site project administration, scheduling and engineering. Plans, coordinates, and manages on-site construction engineering activities and schedules and communicates with subcontractors. Prepares monthly pay estimates and updates the Project CPM schedule. Prepares, coordinates and updates job budgets, change orders and cost reports for Project and District Managers review and approval.

Position will support large highway construction projects in the greater Columbia, SC area.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Review pay subcontractor pay estimates prior to managements approval

  • Review the owners pay estimate prior to managements approval

  • Supervise cost report management and lead regular review meetings

  • Supervise project CPM management and lead regular review meetings

  • Manage project document control system

  • Identify issues early and work to develop solutions

  • Prepare all required information for presentation at project reviews

Qualifications:

  • BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

  • Must have prior Heavy Civil or Highway experience on projects over $20 Million

  • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy civil or highway construction

  • Familiar with grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), bridge construction, retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes

  • JDEdwards experience is preferred

  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

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Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Job ID: 487899905
Originally Posted on: 8/2/2025

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