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 (commercial general contracting — concrete, carpentry, prefabricated walls).

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

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Role Overview

This is an entry-level Project Engineer position supporting construction projects for a confidential client in the commercial construction industry. You will assist Project Managers and Superintendents with submittals, RFIs, documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and punch-list management. The position is designed to develop into a Project Manager role over time.

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What You’ll Do

• Support Project Manager with day-to-day project administration: submittals, RFIs, drawings, and project documentation.
• Maintain clear client and internal project communications to keep schedules and expectations aligned.
• Track production and project costs; prepare documentation for change orders, proposals, and purchase orders.
• Solicit and qualify subcontractor bids, prepare subcontracts, and manage scopes for approval.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure site requirements, materials, and logistics are met.
• Develop and manage punch lists with the project team through close-out.
• Assist with scheduling using project scheduling software and support construction safety programs.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documents.
• Experience with project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and jobsite protocols.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and collaborating with field teams.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Internship or prior exposure to general contracting or trade-specific experience.
• Familiarity with subcontractor bidding processes and construction cost tracking tools.
• Experience with construction documentation platforms (Procore, Aconex, etc.).
• Desire to grow into a Project Manager role — the company invests in career development and training.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $115,673 per year (estimated).
• Competitive wages with annual reviews and raises.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Insurance offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Career advancement and training programs.
• Company-sponsored events and additional employee benefits.

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Location & Work Environment

• Job location: Saint Francis, WI — on-site work at active commercial construction project sites.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to support applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

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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.