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, Construction (General Contracting / Commercial Construction).

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Project Engineer to support construction field execution and project management activities. This role is hands-on and ideal for recent graduates in construction management or engineering, or early-career professionals who want practical experience in self-perform work, quality/safety processes, scheduling, and project documentation.

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What You’ll Do

• Support construction and field execution by applying construction fundamentals and company best practices.
• Participate in project safety and quality initiatives; help maintain an injury‑free jobsite culture.
• Assist with QA/QC planning and documentation for assigned tasks.
• Support estimating and change management activities, including take-offs and subcontractor proposal reviews.
• Monitor crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantities, and equipment on-site.
• Participate in punch lists, city inspections, safety and quality reviews; document outcomes.
• Maintain current drawings and specifications; post revisions as required.
• Prepare and distribute project meeting notes and required documentation.
• Produce a variety of routine reports (daily reports, weekly progress, manpower, production, equipment tracking).
• Perform periodic site observations with project leadership.
• Create and maintain procurement logs, track shop drawings, and follow up on deliveries.
• Provide progress updates to support scheduling and project closeout activities (O&M manuals, as‑builts, punch lists).
• Help identify and support integration of self‑perform opportunities.
• Learn and apply Lean practices and build strong relationships with trades and project team members.

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Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and on time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of construction technology and means & methods.
• Understanding of labor productivity, self-perform scopes, and trade scopes of work.
• Ability to assess and help optimize project productivity.
• Teamwork and relationship-building skills with foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and project staff.
• Familiarity with Lean process principles is helpful.

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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Experience

• Entry-level construction experience; internships, co-ops or field exposure are a plus.

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Working environment & physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require travel and/or relocation for project assignments.
• May require non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional activity: sitting, computer work.

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Compensation & benefits

• Base compensation: $72,000 — $90,000 per year (depending on experience). Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range.
• Eligible for a target bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Benefits package: Professional non-union benefits (health, retirement, paid time off, etc.). Specifics provided by the Confidential Client.

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Additional hiring information & policy notes

• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug‑free, background‑screened workplace.
• Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for work visa status for this role.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Careertakes at support@careertakes.ai and we will assist you.
• This posting will remain open for at least three business days and may stay open until a qualified candidate is selected.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.