Construction Engineer/Project Manager

RK&K is seeking a Construction Engineer / Project Manager in Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, or Fairfax, VA offices to support construction oversight, technical coordination, and project administration for complex infrastructure work. This role includes responsibility for planning, inspection, quality compliance, and project controls within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

Field Support & Inspection

• Manage and verify construction activities through on-site inspections and coordination with inspection staff to confirm compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Conduct substantial completion and final inspections of assigned work.
• Document daily activities, completed work, and field conditions in daily inspection reports.

Project Coordination & Controls

• Monitor project performance against key indicators and quality objectives; prepare status summaries for project leadership.
• Coordinate with multiple technical groups to minimize operational impacts during construction.
• Participate in coordination and quality meetings across all involved disciplines.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, and change documentation.

Technical & Administrative Support

• Review construction plans and specifications; identify and communicate required design changes.
• Evaluate inspection procedures for conformance with established practices.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor payment requests.
• Prepare project correspondence, progress updates, issue reports, and recommendations.

Safety & Quality

• Support safety and quality management personnel in enforcing compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor site safety conditions and promptly report safety concerns.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass required background screening.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Five (5) years of experience managing construction projects involving complex communication, electrical, or technical systems; or 10+ years of equivalent experience in projects of similar scope.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and standards for public infrastructure.
• Experience with procurement processes and contract compliance.
• Experience supporting change order evaluations and claim reviews.
• Ability to obtain required site-access or safety certifications.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with telecommunications or communications-infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing or supporting projects exceeding $50M.
• Knowledge of scheduling and proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!
• Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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