About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a company in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Contract-to-Hire Project Engineer role is an entry-level engineering position supporting design-build and construction projects. You will be the day-to-day interface between clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality expectations.

• Manage and coordinate project tasks to meet client requirements and project objectives
• Use Bluebeam and Excel for project documentation, RFI tracking, submittals, and simple scheduling
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and keep work moving
• Assist with document control, submittal reviews, and project closeout activities
• Organize and prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines and project milestones
• Support project managers and be prepared to step into basic project management tasks
• Travel to job sites (out-of-state) roughly once per month for 1–2 nights per trip

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Who You Are — Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (or related field)
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in construction, mechanical, or project engineering
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients and trades
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and learn client-specific processes quickly

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Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Background working for a general contractor (GC), subcontractor, or engineering firm
• Demonstrated teachability and eagerness to grow into project management responsibilities

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Work Environment & Travel

This role is based onsite in Centennial, CO, in a modern office environment with a casual dress culture. Expect occasional travel to project sites out of state (about one trip per month, typically 1–2 nights). The Confidential Client emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and an environment that supports career growth, including performance-based raises and profit-sharing opportunities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $36.06 - $57.70 per hour (Contract-to-Hire). Actual pay offered will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO), vacation, or sick leave

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract-to-Hire (initially CONTRACTOR)
• Workplace type: Fully onsite in Centennial, CO
• Travel: Monthly out-of-state site visits (~1–2 nights per trip)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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