Project Engineer 1, Industrial/Manufacturing
The Project Engineer 1 at Confidential Client supports construction and field execution on advanced industrial and manufacturing projects by applying construction fundamentals and company best practices. This entry-level role involves managing quality, safety, scheduling, procurement, and documentation tasks while collaborating with diverse project teams to ensure successful project delivery and continuous learning in construction management.
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, Engineering — Industrial & Manufacturing Construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s Advanced Facilities team delivers Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As a Project Engineer 1 you will support field execution and construction management tasks to learn the building process and how Confidential Client delivers projects. This is an entry-level, hands-on role with clear career progression to Project Engineer 2.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and follow site safety and quality plans; contribute to an injury-free work environment.
- Participate in QA/QC planning and support quality assurance activities for assigned tasks.
- Support estimating and change management activities (quantity take-offs, review subcontractor proposals).
- Work on site to monitor crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantities and equipment.
- Assist with punch lists, city inspections, safety and quality reviews and documentation preparation.
- Maintain and post current drawings and specifications.
- Organize and attend project meetings; prepare and distribute meeting documentation.
- Prepare and contribute to project reports: daily reports, weekly progress, manpower, percent complete, production schedules, equipment tracking.
- Perform periodic jobsite observations with project leadership.
- Create and maintain procurement logs; track shop drawings and follow up on deliveries.
- Provide progress updates to support the schedule and assist with project closeout tasks (operations & maintenance manuals, as-builts, punch lists).
- Apply company best-practice construction fundamentals and Lean practices in daily work.
- Build productive relationships with trades, foremen, superintendents and subcontractors; support team collaboration.
- Learn to identify and develop self-perform opportunities on projects.
Required / Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
- Entry-level construction experience; willingness to learn on the job.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity or willingness to learn Lean construction principles and construction technology tools.
- Basic understanding of construction means and methods, trades scopes, and labor productivity concepts.
- Ability to perform accurate, timely work and to collaborate across project teams.
Physical & Work Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as an essential function of the role.
- May require travel and/or relocation for projects.
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
- May be exposed to outdoor or extreme conditions (hot or cold).
- Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
- Occasional activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $150,085 per year (estimated).
- Benefits package: Professional Non-Union benefits aligned to this position (details provided by Confidential Client during hiring).
- This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may remain open until a qualified candidate is selected or the position is closed.
- Confidential Client may participate in E-Verify and will comply with applicable employment eligibility verification requirements.
Additional Hiring Information
- Confidential Client is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Careertakes for assistance.
- This role does not offer U.S. work-visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/STEM OPT/CPT, J‑1, TN, E‑3, O‑1) — applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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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