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, Trade & Construction.

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

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What You’ll Do

Assist the project team in the day-to-day technical and administrative support of one or multiple commercial construction projects in Northeastern NC and surrounding areas. This is an entry-level Project Engineer role focused on learning core project controls, documentation, and field coordination to keep work on schedule and within quality expectations.

• Learn to manage project schedules, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Support Owner and Subcontractor Change Order workflows, RFIs, and project closeout activities.
• Perform frequent site inspections to confirm installations meet approved submittals, shop drawings, and quality standards.
• Administer project submittals (product data, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups) and track approvals to avoid schedule delays.
• Maintain and update contract drawings/specifications with Architect Supplemental Information.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and distribute to the project team.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, constructability reviews, and scope/bid evaluations.
• Work with mentors to learn and maintain safe working conditions and productivity best practices.

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Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Management, Civil Engineering preferred but not required) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Entry-level experience acceptable.
• Must be 21 years of age or older (role requires driving and field access).
• Valid NC driver’s license required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

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Skills, Tools & Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with P6, Spectrum, BlueBeam, BIM360, and Revit is helpful.
• Plan and specification reading.
• BIM coordination and basic Revit/BIM360 workflows.
• Scheduling fundamentals and record-keeping best practices.
• Understanding of construction means & methods and OSHA safety regulations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and commitment to values-based leadership.

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Tasks Essential to Job Functions & Values

• Daily commitment to the client’s core values, including commitment, family, integrity, learning & development, and diversity.
• On-site inspections and frequent interaction with subcontractors, architects, and owners.
• Accurate documentation and timely communication to keep projects on schedule.

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What We Offer

• Choice of health insurance (BCBSNC), dental, and vision.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and weather-related pay.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Employee assistance program (CareOne) and access to corporate chaplains.

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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.

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