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 (General Contracting & Construction Management).

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level, hands-on Project Engineer to support field operations and project management on commercial construction projects. Time on the job site is an essential component of this role.

• Assist the Superintendent with coordination of on-site labor and daily activities
• Participate in project meetings including subcontractor, Owner-Architect-Contractor, and pre-installation meetings
• Maintain accurate project documents and drawings on-site and in project management systems
• Prepare daily field reports, weekly progress reports, manpower tracking, and production logs
• Assist with short-term look-ahead schedules and support site logistics and phasing plan development
• Manage submittal collection, tracking, review, and distribution
• Draft and track RFIs to clarify design and scope issues
• Create and maintain procurement logs and material delivery schedules; monitor quantities and report discrepancies
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings and complete O&M manuals and turnover documentation
• Support site-specific safety program implementation and participate in QA/QC planning and compliance
• Assist with punch-list creation, tracking, execution, and facilitate/document Owner training sessions
• Support project completion schedules and closeout processes

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Who You Are

• Entry-level to early-career candidates seeking on-site construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (but not required)
• Technologically proficient; experience with Procore or similar construction management software is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in construction project delivery
• Professional demeanor; able to represent Confidential Client positively
• Willing and able to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification (required or supported by employer)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $68,740 per year (estimated)
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) — share in the long-term success of the company
• Competitive compensation packages
• Career growth opportunities and training to develop future Project Managers and Superintendents
• Industry-leading safety culture
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic.

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Columbia, South Carolina (on-site work required)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Projects may include commercial, industrial, office, retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, and senior living work across the Southeast

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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.