About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (Trade & Construction) is hiring a Project Engineer — Water/Wastewater in Jacksonville, FL. This entry-level project-engineering role provides technical, administrative, and operational support to construction teams on water and wastewater projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff to help deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget while you build practical construction-management experience.

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Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, concrete pour logs, procurement logs, and other tracking reports)
• Assist with preparation, review, distribution, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and contract documents
• Support scheduling activities including 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 tasks — material tracking, expediting deliveries, and vendor communication
• Support project closeout: collect O&M 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 site visits to monitor progress and support field operations
• Assist with startup, commissioning, testing, inspections, and owner turnover activities
• Support implementation of company safety standards and quality control procedures

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 0–3 years of construction-related experience preferred (internships or co-ops count)
• Basic understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and construction documentation
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); Microsoft Project experience preferred
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools preferred
• Knowledge of surveying fundamentals and construction safety practices preferred
• Willingness to obtain or hold preferred trainings/certifications such as OSHA 10, First Aid & CPR, Trenching, Scaffolding, Rigging, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Silica Awareness, and Risk Management

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Estimated salary: $57,326 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Contract (position has been listed as CONTRACTOR and FULL_TIME in the source)
• Typical schedule: project-based (usually Monday–Friday; hours may vary by project)
• Ability to travel to project sites on a limited basis as required

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Location & Physical Requirements

• Location: Jacksonville, FL (must be willing/able to work on active job sites)
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds
• Use of standard office equipment (laptop, smartphone, copier, scanner)
• Must be able to meet physical requirements necessary to safely perform essential job functions

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Why This Role

• Hands-on exposure to construction management processes and project controls on water/wastewater projects
• Mentoring and development with opportunities for growth into project-management or operations roles
• Work within a safety-first environment on infrastructure projects that serve communities

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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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