About Careertakes

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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 a Project Engineer to support construction projects in the Sanford, FL area. This entry-level to early-career role provides technical, administrative, and field support to the project team. Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain and update project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, concrete pour logs, procurement logs, and other project tracking reports.
• Assist with preparation, review, distribution, and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and contract documents.
• Support project scheduling: schedule updates, procurement schedules, short-interval planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate distribution of project documents to subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Assist with procurement activities including material tracking, expediting deliveries, and vendor communication.
• Support project closeout activities: collect Operation & Maintenance manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, turnover documentation, and spare parts.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress and support field operations, startup, commissioning, testing, inspections, and owner turnover.
• Support implementation of safety standards and quality-control procedures on-site.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of construction-related experience preferred (internships/co-op experience accepted).
• Basic understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and construction documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, foremen, and vendors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain certifications (preferred): OSHA 10, First Aid & CPR, trenching, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, fall protection, silica awareness.
• Comfortable working on active job sites and using standard office equipment and mobile devices.

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Skills & Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Basic surveying fundamentals and construction safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate project controls and documentation.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Onsite project work across Central Florida; occasional travel to local project sites as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Flexible, project-based schedule (hours may vary; typically Monday–Friday).
• Must be able to perform regular site visits and support field activities in varying weather and site conditions.

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract OR Full-time (per project needs).
• Location: Sanford, FL — onsite project work in Central Florida.

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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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