Project Engineer-General Contracting
The Project Engineer supports project teams in scheduling, estimating, document control, and managing self-perform teams and subcontractors within industrial and heavy commercial construction projects. This role involves coordinating multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures, and collaborating closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with occasional travel and a hybrid work environment between office and jobsite.
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, Commercial Construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports project teams on industrial and heavy commercial construction projects. Typical responsibilities include:
- Support scheduling and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera
- Assist with project buyout, procurement, and startup activities
- Prepare letters of intent, purchase orders, and master sub-agreements
- Manage document control: submittals, RFIs/DCRs, punch lists, closeout materials
- Draft and maintain submittal logs; verify shop drawings and communicate status
- Contribute to estimating tasks: budgets, bulletins, change request/field order quotes
- Coordinate self-perform teams and subcontractor scopes with field supervision
- Support job-cost tracking and project controls
- Collaborate with project managers, safety professionals, designers/engineers, local authorities, and trade contractors
- Maintain positive client relationships and assist with project closeout
- Travel as required between office and jobsite locations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience or internships with a general contracting / construction management firm, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with document control systems, FTP sites
- Experience with Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organization, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety culture and adherence to corporate safety procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual compensation: $83,588 (estimated)
- 100% company-paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) — effective Day 1
- Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match
- 401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — profit sharing
- Professional growth opportunities working on projects from ~$25K to $10M
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Fast-paced construction environment; may be noisy and require managing multiple projects
- Work may alternate between office, part-time office/jobsite, and full-time jobsite
- May involve outdoor work and exposure to weather, heights, airborne particles, fumes, or vibration
- Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required
- Extended hours on site may require physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and safety signage/equipment guidelines
Preferred Tools & Skills
- Microsoft Project or Primavera
- Procore, Prolog, or Sage 300 (preferred)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Document control systems and FTP site experience
- Estimating and job-cost tracking familiarity
Why Candidates Join Our Client
- Employee-owned culture with strong emphasis on safety, integrity, humility, drive, loyalty, and positive attitude
- Competitive benefits from Day 1 and ownership incentives via ESOP
- Opportunities to work on diverse commercial and industrial projects and grow technically and as a project leader
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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