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, Engineering (Commercial Construction).

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client, a respected commercial general contractor serving the Greater Milwaukee area, is hiring an Entry-Level Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This Contract-to-Hire role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from senior staff, and opportunities to work on healthcare, education, corporate, industrial, multifamily, and municipal projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist Project Managers with planning, execution, and closeout of commercial construction projects.
• Support project schedules, budgets, documentation, and change-order tracking.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and project correspondence; maintain accurate project files and revisions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and permitting/inspection authorities.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Help Superintendents resolve field issues and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Participate in project meetings; take meeting minutes and track action items and progress reports.
• Support procurement tracking and material delivery schedules; help identify and mitigate project risks and delays.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Internship or co-op experience with a General Contractor is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management software.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and project delivery methods.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (as listed in the source): $70,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Benefits for eligible employees may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options); Health Savings Account (HSA); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; critical illness/accident/hospital plans; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off. Benefits and eligibility vary by classification and length of employment.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract-to-Hire (initial contract with potential for direct hire by Confidential Client).
• Fully onsite in West Milwaukee, WI.

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Projects You May Support

• Healthcare facilities
• Educational institutions
• Corporate offices
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Multifamily and mixed-use developments
• Municipal and public-sector projects

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Notes for Applicants

• This role requires regular on-site presence in West Milwaukee, WI and reliable transportation.
• The Confidential Client uses standard hiring practices; AI tools may be used to assist with screening, but final hiring decisions are made by people.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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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.