Project Engineer I (Construction Management)

Johnson, Mirmiran & ThompsonPittsburghindeedbirt 18.09.2026

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a Project Engineer I to be responsible for supporting Construction Management services in the assigned region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Maintain excellent relationships with clients, designers, and contractors

Actively manage project schedule from inception to close out

Participate in weekly progress meetings, create minutes, assign action items, and follow up

Upload and manage all pertinent project information

Develop and implement collaborative solutions to project issues and problems

Prepare project related change orders and obtain approvals

Manage job work item turn over and close-out efficiently to meet owner/user expectations

Assist and coordinate with 3rd party engineering and special inspections requirements

Coordinate with various stakeholders involved in construction projects

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and jobs in an efficient manner

The ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn in a team environment

Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, details, and specifications

A strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Microsoft Office and construction management software systems fluency

Active driver's license and reliable motor vehicle Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited engineering or construction management program

Minimum of 10 +/- years of construction experience

Experience working with local agencies such as PRT, PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PGH2O, ALCOSAN, and ACAA

Preferred Experience

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour construction safety training

Experience with water and wastewater, rail and transit, and/or aviation

NASSCO Certification including PACP, MACP, and LACP

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office, construction field office or on a construction project site environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing, climbing and walking. Most locations provide an environment where lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

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 characteristic protected by state or federal law.