Assistant Project Engineer

🚧 Build Your Career in Civil Construction - Join Southern Contracting as an Assistant Project Engineer!

Job Title : Assistant Project Engineer

Company Name : Southern Contracting, LLC

Salary : $85,000 -$100,000 per year + performance bonuses

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework

Job Overview

Southern Contracting is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of heavy civil construction projects. In this role, you'll work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure smooth project execution-from reviewing plans and submittals to coordinating schedules, vendors, and subcontractors. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to gain hands-on experience in the field and grow into a leadership role.

Who We Are

Southern Contracting is a trusted name in civil construction, utilities, and sitework, with a proven track record of delivering projects across commercial and federal sectors. As part of our tight-knit group of companies, you'll enjoy the collaboration, support, and agility of a smaller organization-while competing at the highest level in the federal contracting space.

Here, your contributions matter. We foster a culture where teamwork, innovation, and individual growth are prioritized. You won't just be a number-you'll be a valued part of a mission-driven team building projects that support our communities and our country.

Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will :

• Interpret project plans and specifications to ensure accuracy in the construction process.
• Assist with reviewing and managing project submittals.
• Generate purchase orders and track material deliveries.
• Support project scheduling and subcontractor coordination.
• Prepare and organize daily field reports for review by project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and client requirements.
• Provide general support to Project Managers and Superintendents as needed.

Qualifications

Benefits Southern Contracting offers best-in-class benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth :

Schedule

Location

Biloxi, MS

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.👉 If you're a recent Civil Engineering graduate-or an early-career professional ready to grow-apply today and start building your future with Southern Contracting!

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