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 (tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations).

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Project Engineer in Charlotte, NC. This is a full-time, in-office, entry-level project engineering role reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will perform foundational project-management and coordination tasks to support delivery of tenant-interior, retail, restaurant, and renovation projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Update and maintain project schedules.
• Process submittals and RFIs in a timely manner.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and tracking.
• Coordinate project delivery activities and site logistics.
• Support project closeout deliverables and documentation.
• Learn and use project management software and technologies.
• Communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors under supervision.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new project-management tools and technologies.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with teammates and subcontractors.
• Reliable, dependable, adaptable, and persistent.
• Demonstrated ambition and commitment to continuous self-improvement.

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Physical Demands & Working Conditions

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Charlotte, NC. The role may require occasional site visits and walking construction sites, which can involve exposure to typical construction-site conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available—if you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please indicate that in your application materials.

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Compensation & Career Growth

• Estimated base salary: $73,151 per year (estimated).
• Confidential Client emphasizes career growth and internal promotion — many leaders began in entry-level roles.

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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.