Engineering Geology Jobs in Clinton, MD

The Encompass Group is partnered with a well respected heavy civil and utility contractor based in Alexandria, Virginia that is looking to add a seasoned Utility Estimator to their growing team. For decades, the company has built a strong reputation across the Mid-Atlantic region for delivering high-quality sitework, underground utility, and civil construction projects with integrity and precision. The team is collaborative, driven, and deeply committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for underground utility and civil/sitework projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs using digital estimating software
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and proposal preparation
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams for project handoff
• Support value engineering efforts and cost analysis
• Optional: Represent the company at networking events and industry functions

Qualifications

• Civil construction estimating experience (general construction experience considered)
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and bid processes
• Proficiency with PlanSwift (preferred), HCSS HeavyBid, and Agtek
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work full-time in the Alexandria, VA office
• Preferred: Experience in underground utilities and broader sitework
• Preferred: Interest in business development and networking

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance and gas card
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, respected company

Construction Dispatcher

Our client, a long-standing family-owned business in the construction industry, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Dispatcher to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and dispatching construction crews, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining clear communication between teams to support successful project execution.

This Role Offers:

• Opportunity to work with a talented and collaborative team.
• Engage in challenging and innovative projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for career growth and development from the best in the industry.

Focus:

• Schedule and dispatch construction crews, equipment, and materials to job sites.
• Monitor job progress and adjust assignments as needed to meet project timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field personnel and address any logistical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of schedules, work orders, and job progress reports.
• Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, to track and manage dispatch operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, site supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Skill Set:

• Completion of a recognized trade school program or a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the construction industry, with a solid understanding of commercial and industrial construction processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
• Capability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, and management.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Willingness to climb ladders and access construction equipment as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Introduction

Signature is a General Contractor specializing in providing general contracting design-build and construction services to Federal and private sector clients in the Mid‐Atlantic region.

Sr. Project Manager Position Description & Assignments

We are recruiting for a full‐time Sr. Project Manager position for a large multiple-awarded federal design-build program. This position has long‐term employment possibilities. The role includes overseeing project teams, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project delivery. Primary duties include responsibility for pre-construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, overall management of day-to-day project operations, subcontractor management, closeout, and P/L of the project. The assignment requires strong technical knowledge, effective communication and team management. Maintain positive client relationships.

Qualifications and Required Skills

Sr. PM job requirement:

• A BS degree in construction management, architecture or engineering related field preferred. Other BA/BS degree may be acceptable.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with design-build construction projects.
• One of the following certifications or registrations is preferred:
• Active Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certified by the Construction Manager Certification Institute
• Or Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the American Institute of Constructors and constructer Certification Commission
• Or Active Designated Design-Build Professional certification administered by the DBIA
• Or Active Licensed Professional Registration, e.g. Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• Additional 10 years' construction management experience for a total of 20 years experience if no degree or certification or license.
• Firm-fixed price Federal construction design-build and bid-build projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• In-depth understanding of NAVFAC, USACE, WHS, FBI and other federal agency contract vehicles.
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Initiative and self‐direction for starting, researching, and completing tasks independently, and developing systems of order and efficiency.
• Strong project financial and cost management skills with firm-fixed price construction contracts.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, scheduling software, Procore, BlueBeam, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to maintain ahigh degree of precision on detailed work.
• High sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong accountability for delivery of promised actions and a reputation for prompt follow‐up.
• Hold a security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Assignments & Benefits

Employees receive 11 federal holidays off with pay. Two weeks for vacation/personal days, from weekly accrual. Subsidized healthcare insurance is available from the employer, and a company‐matched 401(k) plan is offered to all employees. The company promotes professional development with paid job-related training. Shared cost reimbursement of a job‐related course of study is available for those employees who are motivated and on a career track to professional certification.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Construction Project Manager - 150k

Our client is a large commercial construction company seeking a motivated, independent thinking Project Manager for the local DMV market. Prior experience is required for success in this position, which includes the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team of individuals on various multi-million dollar projects across multiple sites in the DMV metro area.
• Hold full accountability for the profitability and success of assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with the estimators to complete a project turnover to operations and establish a cost budget for the project.
• Manage the submittal process and develop a relationship with the customers to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
• Update cost projections for the project as necessary and provide a weekly update to the operations manager as to the project status, problems, challenges, and needs.
• Establish pricing for the project scope changes; identify and communicate project impacts to the customers.
• Manage the project and communicate all issues to the customers immediately.
• Ensure that the key material delivery schedules are met, the project stays on schedule and under budget, and that the closeout documentation is sent to the customers.
• Work closely within the project team, providing ongoing guidance and training to APM and intern level team members.

Required Job Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3-5 + years of experience with Project Management Experience including multi-site project management.
• A proven track record in construction is required.
• Outstanding organization skills
• Strong math skills; accounting skills a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept at establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Exceptional time management and project management skills.
• Experience reading and analyzing blue prints.
• Expert attention-to-detail skills.
• Model an active and engaged teamwork approach.
• Intermediate level proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• ViewPoint Vista Software experience a plus.