Project Engineer - Station Finishes

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Newark, NJ, USA
In-Office
125K-175K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Supports planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of a large-scale AirTrain transportation project. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, cost tracking, change orders, subcontractor coordination, schedule monitoring, quality control, safety initiatives, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover. The role coordinates station finishes, escalators, terrazzo, curtain wall, and architectural and structural interfaces while ensuring compliance with contract documents, codes, specifications, schedules, and owner standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

 

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Newark AirTrain project site at Newark International Airport.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an at

tractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Job Description:

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of a large-scale AirTrain transportation project. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners, Designers, and Trade Contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

  • Support Project Managers and Superintendents in the execution of all project phases.

  • Coordinate daily activities with owners, consultants, designers, subcontractors, and field personnel.

  • Manage project documentation, correspondence, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and technical reviews.

  • Assist with cost tracking, change orders, budget management, and forecasting activities.

  • Coordinate construction activities associated with station finishes, escalators and vertical transportation systems, terrazzo and curtain wall, architectural and structural interfaces

  • Review and coordinate shop drawings to ensure compliance with contract documents.

  • Assist field teams with resolving design conflicts, constructability issues, and sequencing challenges.

  • Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to schedule milestones.

  • Support testing, inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.

  • Monitor construction progress against project schedules.

  • Assist with short-term look-ahead planning and recovery schedules.

  • Identify potential schedule impacts and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure work complies with contract documents, project specifications, building codes, and owner standards.

  • Participate in quality-control inspections and deficiency tracking.

  • Verify completion of punch list items and closeout requirements.

  • Support implementation of project-specific quality management plans.

  • Assist in the implementation of project safety initiatives and corrective actions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or similar.

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a General Contractor.

  • Experience on large-scale transportation, airport, rail, transit, heavy civil, or public infrastructure projects.

  • Demonstrated experience coordinating: Station architectural finishes, Escalator installations, Terrazzo flooring systems, Curtain wall systems

  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and project documentation.

  • Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with MSW Office; familiar with Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera P6  Experience on airport people-mover, AirTrain, rail, transit, or transportation projects.

  • Knowledge of Port Authority, transit agency, FAA, or public-sector construction requirements.

  • Experience with BIM/VDC coordination processes.

  • Familiarity with commissioning and turnover procedures for transportation facilities.

  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

  • Excellent written and verbal skills.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or a similar field
  • Minimum of seven years of experience with a general contractor
  • Experience on large-scale transportation, airport, rail, transit, heavy civil, or public infrastructure projects
  • Experience coordinating station architectural finishes, escalator installations, terrazzo flooring systems, and curtain wall systems
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and project documentation
  • Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, and Primavera P6
  • Experience on airport people-mover, AirTrain, rail, transit, or transportation projects
  • Knowledge of Port Authority, transit agency, FAA, or public-sector construction requirements
  • Experience with BIM/VDC coordination processes
  • Familiarity with commissioning and turnover procedures for transportation facilities
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tutor Perini Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tutor Perini Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Tutor Perini Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above average for senior project managers, estimators, union laborers, and other specialized field roles, with strong earnings for those willing to work heavy hours. Compensation is also described as strong in certain accounting and construction-related positions relative to the heavy construction industry.

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The Company
HQ: Sylmar, CA
7,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty construction company serving private customers and public agencies worldwide. It provides diversified general contracting, design-build, pre-construction planning, and project management services. The company delivers large, complex projects through design-bid-build, construction management, and public-private partnership models, emphasizing timely execution, budget discipline, safety, quality control, and a strong reputation across its markets.

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