--- title: "Project Engineer Hired in 53 Days, Still in the Role 6 Months On" description: "A heavy civil construction firm in the South needed a qualified Project Engineer fast. Amundson Group delivered a vetted professional now thriving 90+ d…" url: https://amundsongroup.com/case-studies/heavy-civil-project-engineer-placed-in-the-south-amundson-group/ published: 2026-07-01 modified: 2026-10-27 publisher: Amundson Group markdown_of: https://amundsongroup.com/case-studies/heavy-civil-project-engineer-placed-in-the-south-amundson-group/ --- # Project Engineer Hired in 53 Days, Still in the Role 6 Months On - 53 DAYS from job order to hire - 6 MO in the role and counting From Amundson Group’s placement records. Client names stay private; the numbers do not. Placement AG-CS-5504Role **Project engineer**Sector **Heavy civil**Region **The South**Client **Heavy civil contractor**Terms **No fee unless hired** Hiring for a seat like this? [Send us the role](https://amundsongroup.com/hire-talent/), first qualified resumes in 7 hours on average, or call [(832) 558-7982](tel:+18325587982). A heavy civil construction firm in the South needed a qualified Project Engineer fast. Amundson Group delivered a vetted professional now thriving 90+ days into the role. ## The Client Need A heavy civil construction firm operating in the South had an open Project Engineer seat that was slowing project momentum. The team needed someone who could step in quickly, manage field documentation, coordinate subcontractors, and support superintendent-level leadership on active infrastructure work, without a lengthy ramp-up period. ## The Search Process Amundson Group engaged the search through its network of 90,000+ construction professionals, focusing on candidates with direct heavy civil experience and a track record of performing in fast-paced field environments. The team prioritized professionals who had demonstrated technical competency on projects involving earthwork, grading, or civil infrastructure, the backbone of this client's portfolio. Leveraging its Sun Belt-focused reach and averaging just 7 hours from job intake to first qualified resume, Amundson Group moved efficiently to surface a shortlist of candidates who matched both the technical requirements and the team culture the client described. ## The Outcome The placed professional transitioned into the role and, more than 90 days later, has settled into the position with measurable stability. Key indicators since placement include: - **Consistent field presence**, the hire integrated into active project workflows without significant disruption - **Cross-functional coordination**, they have taken on subcontractor communication and submittal management responsibilities - **Stakeholder confidence**, the client reports the hire is performing at the level expected for a mid-tenure Project Engineer ## Why It Worked Heavy civil recruiting requires more than resume matching. Amundson Group's focus on construction-only placements, across sectors including heavy civil, site development, and infrastructure, means every candidate in the pipeline has relevant field context. With 1,200+ construction placements and 250+ construction companies served, the firm brings pattern recognition that generalist recruiters simply cannot replicate. For construction firms across the South and broader Sun Belt region looking to fill critical project engineering roles, speed and precision matter. This placement reflects both. Three more placements like this ### 6 days Construction · The South Project engineer hired in 6 days, first resume in 1 hour. [Read the project engineer story](https://amundsongroup.com/case-studies/project-engineer-placed-in-the-south-construction-recruiting/) ### 36 days Construction · Nationwide Project engineer hired in 36 days, first resume in 20 hours, 3 months in the role. [Read the project engineer story](https://amundsongroup.com/case-studies/placing-a-project-engineer-at-a-construction-firm-in-the-southwest/) ### 52 days Heavy civil · The South Project superintendent hired in 52 days, first resume in 22 hours, still in the role 6 months on. 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