Project Engineer (Ground-Up Commercial)

Established General Contractor, Design-Build, Ground-Up Construction, High Profile Projects, Above Market Compensation

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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established commercial general contractor specializing in commercial construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and remodeling projects across a diverse range of markets. This company delivers projects throughout corporate/office, retail, restaurant, healthcare, industrial/warehouse, and other specialized commercial environments.

Our client takes a highly collaborative approach to construction, emphasizing communication, attention to detail, quality, and strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

This general contractor has a history to promote from within and experiences one of the lowest turnover rates across the entire MSP construction industry. They have developed a comprehensive career growth plan that allows you to take control of your career.

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Why join us?

This company offers the opportunity to build your career in a hands-on, collaborative construction environment where you'll gain exposure to projects from start to finish. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and Superintendents, take on meaningful project responsibilities, and develop experience across a diverse portfolio of commercial work. For someone looking to grow into project management, this is an opportunity to learn the business while making a direct impact on successful projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement and mentorship
• Exposure to high-profile and complex construction projects
• A people-first culture that emphasizes safety, communication, and excellence

Job Details

Build your career from the ground up! Join our construction team as a Permanent Project Engineer supporting ground-up commercial projects from preconstruction through turnover. This is an opportunity to turn plans into progress, solve real-world construction challenges, and see your work take shape.

As a Project Engineer, you will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and clients to support projects from preconstruction through closeout. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to both the field and project-management sides of construction while developing the skills necessary to advance into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the submittal process, including reviewing requirements, maintaining logs, routing documents for approval, and tracking timely responses.
• Support project managers and superintendents in coordinating ground-up commercial construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Prepare, distribute, and track requests for information (RFIs) to resolve design questions and support field execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, change logs, and daily reports.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers to clarify requirements and communicate project updates.
• Track procurement, material approvals, fabrication, and delivery schedules to help prevent delays.
• Assist with schedule updates, progress tracking, cost reporting, change orders, and subcontractor documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and site walks, documenting action items and following through on outstanding issues.
• Help verify that work aligns with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Support jobsite safety practices and promptly communicate potential hazards or construction conflicts.
• Assist with punch lists, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, and final project turnover.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a comparable construction coordination role, with experience supporting ground-up commercial construction.
• Hands-on experience managing construction submittals or equivalent experience coordinating technical document reviews and approvals.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, procurement tracking, scheduling, change management, and project closeout.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent platforms, along with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with field teams, design professionals, and subcontractors.
• A proactive mindset, strong follow-through, and a commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

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