Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Location: Mid-Atlantic Region (DMV Metro Area / Regional Project Sites)

Our client is a growing, specialty commercial contractor seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of complex commercial and advanced infrastructure construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Working directly alongside company leadership, this individual assists in driving projects from initial award through final closeout.

This role offers a distinct, accelerated growth path, providing comprehensive exposure to procurement, scheduling, field operations, and client communication within a highly technical construction sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Assist in managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, tracking project schedules, critical milestones, and action items.
• Documentation Control: Maintain rigid project documentation systems; log and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and quality control punch lists.
• Financial & Procurement Support: Monitor project budgets, assist with detailed cost tracking, support procurement activities, and coordinate material delivery logistics.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a central communication link between project managers, field superintendents, specialized subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Administrative Flow: Prepare precise meeting minutes, structural project reports, and schedule updates. Coordinate equipment rentals and specialized project travel logistics.
• Compliance: Maintain strict compliance records and mandatory site safety documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (Equivalent hands-on construction experience will be fully considered).
• 2-5 years of commercial construction experience, preferably acting as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and accurately analyze architectural and construction drawings.

Technical Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Direct experience or strong familiarity with modern construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar).

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Prior experience working directly for a General Contractor or commercial specialty subcontractor.
• Background or strong interest in commercial, industrial, or highly technical infrastructure environments.
• Proactive, highly organized communicator who is comfortable collaborating directly with field teams and clients alike.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Mobility: Approximately 10-20% regional travel is required, including occasional overnight stays to support active field operations and project sites across the Mid-Atlantic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching.
• Company-provided technology package (laptop and phone).