Project Engineer - ESOP GC - Scottsdale, AZ
The Project Engineer role at a mid-sized commercial general contractor involves supporting project managers in cost estimation, subcontractor and vendor management, schedule preparation, safety program implementation, and field operations. This position offers a clear growth path to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, emphasizing a strong safety culture, process adherence, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful commercial and industrial construction projects.
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What You’ll Do
Our client is hiring a Construction Project Engineer to support project teams on commercial and industrial jobs across Maricopa County. This is a hands-on role that partners with Estimating, Project Management, and Field teams to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and compliant with contract documents and regulations.
- Work with Estimating to prepare cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and compile subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Assist Project Managers with subcontractor/vendor purchasing: bid package prep, bid follow-up, bid analysis, post-bid interviews, and award documentation.
- Support permitting and regulatory submittals and coordinate with governmental agencies as required.
- Coordinate with design professionals and owners on technical questions and clarifications as directed.
- Prepare and maintain construction schedules; support pull-planning, look-ahead schedules, and weekly work plans.
- Support project safety program implementation: safety orientations, inspections, and documentation.
- Track and manage subcontractor submittals; review for compliance and follow up to resolution.
- Track and manage Requests for Information (RFIs); maintain RFI logs and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain and organize project documentation including design documents, reports, photos, and submittals.
- Assist Project Managers with budget control and cost management, and help implement company programs like Quality Control, Diversity, and Lean Construction.
- Assist Superintendents with field management tasks: site setup, security, equipment tracking, field documentation, regulatory inspections, and coordinating subcontractor work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Internship or prior construction-related experience strongly preferred.
- Current valid driver’s license.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work productively across departments and with external partners (owners, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors).
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and demonstrate a positive, customer-service mindset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, solve problems, and meet critical deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, handle stress, and respond positively to unplanned events.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $100,000 per year (depending on experience).
- Estimated market figure shown: $63,363 per year (estimated).
- High bonus earning potential (company and personal bonuses).
- 401(k) with company match.
- 3 weeks PTO to start, plus paid company holidays and sick days.
- Full benefits: Health, Vision, Dental.
- Life insurance; parental leave (paternity and maternity).
- Company-provided technology (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
- Clear growth path from Project Engineer → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager.
- Strong work/life balance with no routine weekend or overtime expectations.
About the Client
Our confidential client is a mid-sized commercial general contractor focused on Commercial & Industrial projects across Maricopa County. Founded in the 1970s, the firm operates with a close-knit culture of roughly 30 office and field staff, an emphasis on safety and well-documented processes, and plans for steady growth. The team prioritizes training and internal advancement.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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