Construction Project Engineer
Company: Synagro WWT, Inc.
Location: Tappahannock
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Synagro is North America’s
premier, award-winning, biosolids management firm offering a
competitive salary for highly motivated, self-starter with strong
work ethic, in a supportive work environment. Synagro partners with
stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve
our communities by generating worth from what others call waste. We
work to protect the health of our water, our Earth, and those who
depend on them now and in the future. What good is a job without
great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights
of what Synagro has to offer: 15 days paid time off 10 holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire) Health Savings
Account (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match, (fully vested upon hire) Career growth
and promotional opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Bonus Incentive
Program JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the EVP Engineering
in all construction management and related activities with a focus
on quality, schedule, safety and cost control. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and
control, and close all subcontract and self-perform packages;
Provide daily communications with the Synagro management and
Resident Engineer; Provide daily, weekly, and monthly written
reports as per Synagro procedures and as required. Attend and
minute daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings as required.
Monitor and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety
and risk as required. Monitor and review monthly cost claims and
the cost of changes including reviewing claimed remeasurement
amounts. Maintain project documents and records as per Synagro
procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting up to
50 lbs. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions:
Ability to wear all required Personal Protection Equipment The
worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical
conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving
vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high
places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids This
position requires up to 50% travel KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Proficiency with office level computers, and specifically with
MICROSOFT Office, Project, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ADOBE Acrobat,
and REVU Bluebeam applications. Proficiency in moving on a
construction site, navigating rough, uneven ground, using ladders
and access stairs (up to 120’ tall), communicating with operatives.
Proficiency in managing construction contractors and engineering
consultants. Proficiency in written and spoken communication in
English. Proficiency in managing bespoke construction, engineering,
and operational contracts. Timeliness in all business matters and
has a desire to learn. Decision making ability, with excellent
planning and problem-solving skills Collaborator with the ability
to take initiative and lead effectively Excellent written, oral,
and presentation communication skills Detail oriented Managing
projects in a related sector is a plus COMPETENCIES: Customer Focus
– Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of
internal and external customers. Communications – Practices
effective oral and written communications with all internal and
external contacts. Listening – Practices attentive and active
listening. Safety and Compliance Focus – Enforces 100% safety and
compliance standards at all times. Peer Relationships – Seen as a
team player and is cooperative. Ethics and Values – Adheres to an
appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
Flexibility – Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently
depending upon the situation. Approachability – East to approach
and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
Organizational Agility – Understands to origin and reasoning behind
key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of
organizations. Time Management – Values time, uses his/her time
effectively and efficiently. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s
degree (BSc or BEng) or greater in engineering or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent Project Management
Professional (PMP) or equivalent. The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills,
abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated
with a position. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V We thank all individuals for their
interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will
be contacted.
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