Commercial Construction Project Engineer (Phoenix)

Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Construction Project Engineer to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commercial construction processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents.
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate submittals with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Maintain accurate project logs, including RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and potential issues.
• Track long-lead materials and communicate potential procurement or delivery issues to the project team.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item logs.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for completeness and coordinate technical reviews with the appropriate project team members.
• Assist with quality control and ensure project documentation supports compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Help maintain project records, correspondence, drawings, specifications, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with punch-list tracking, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial construction, engineering, or project coordination experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Practical field experience may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, terminology, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Ability to travel to and work from active construction sites is required.

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Preconstruction and estimating
• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Construction cost control and forecasting
• Project closeout and turnover
• Ground-up commercial construction
• Tenant improvements and renovations
• Office, retail, hospitality, or mixed-use projects
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Multi-Family, mid-rise and high-rise