Project Engineer | Chicago, IL (Greater Chicago Area)

Project Engineer

Downtown Chicago, IL

️ Commercial General Contractor | Ground-Up + Interiors | Local Projects

I’m partnered with an established commercial General Contractor in downtown Chicago that’s looking to add a Project Engineer to its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants broader exposure to how projects are actually managed from start to finish . Rather than being assigned to one small piece of a massive project, you’ll support several projects at once and gain hands-on experience across preconstruction, construction, and closeout .

The company handles a mix of ground-up construction, interior buildouts, renovations, and adaptive reuse , with projects spanning retail, hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily residential, office, industrial, and education . The variety gives you the chance to build a well-rounded foundation while figuring out which types of projects you enjoy most.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support Project Managers across multiple active projects
• Gain exposure to projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project documentation
• Assist with buyout, procurement, change orders, and cost tracking
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and consultants
• Help maintain project schedules and track key milestones
• Gain increasing responsibility as you progress toward an APM role

What They’re Looking For:

• 1–3 years of commercial construction experience
• Project Engineer or similar experience with a General Contractor
• Experience with a mid-sized or smaller GC preferred
• Exposure to ground-up, interiors, renovations, or similar commercial construction
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Someone who wants to learn the full project lifecycle rather than being siloed into one area

Compensation & Benefits:

• $75K–$100K base salary
• 5% bonus paid quarterly
• 100% employer-paid healthcare
• Unlimited PTO
• All Chicagoland projects — no travel required
• ️ Exposure to both ground-up and interior construction
• Opportunity to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Full-cycle project exposure with a clear path for continued progression

If you’re a Project Engineer with 1–3 years of experience looking for more variety, greater project exposure, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation for your next step, I’d love to tell you more.