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Requisition Title

Project Engineer Requisition ID

2026-12932 Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington Category

Project Engineering Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-VA-Arlington Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

22203 Location : Address

4201 Wilson Boulevard Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Manages the change management process effectively under the direction of the Project Manager

Serves as a key player in monthly cost report meetings and contributes with meaningful data/talking points

Adheres to the project controls procedures to include monthly cost control, pay requests, and cost reporting successfully

Expedites material deliveries effectively

Reviews and evaluates shop drawings accurately

Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to problems and opportunities continually

Develops business through identifying client needs, identifying Gilbane opportunity matches, and communicating the value and differentiation of Gilbane to prospective clients

Reviews customer feedback proactively, builds a customer centric mentality within teams, and demonstrates knowledge of different market sectors and delivery systems to ensure positive customer relations

Coaches and mentors less experienced team members

Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

4+ years of experience with a large trade contractor, construction management or general contractor organization

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Proven capability to establish specific measurable, attainable performance goals and hold others accountable for achieving them

Demonstrated ability to build active team participation, team trust and strengthen positive interactions

Ability to articulate financial knowledge and customer satisfaction awareness of how the company makes a profit

Demonstrated ability to adapt personal communication style to suit the target audience and situation including highly effective presentations, clear and concise writing on complex and sensitive topics, and understanding through paraphrasing and use of relevant examples

Financial management familiarity

OSHA 30-hour certification

MEP knowledge

Understanding of contract documents & specifications

Proficient in Procore

Expertise in CMiC preferred

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (Arlington, VA) this ranges from $90,000-$120,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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