Construction Project Engineering I

Location: Silver Spring, MD (with local travel to job sites)

Position Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

bonus opportunity

Job Title: Project Engineer

Banneker Ventures

Construction Operations

Location: Silver Spring, MD (with local travel to job sites)

Position Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

bonus opportunity

Banneker Ventures is an award-winning, diversified real estate firm providing general contracting, construction management, facilities management, and development services. Headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic region with offices in Maryland and Washington, D.With annual revenues approaching $30 million, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects with a focus on excellence and community impact.

The Project Engineer (PE) supports project management and field operations on commercial, institutional, civil, and multifamily construction projects. This developmental role is designed for career-minded builders to gain a deep understanding of the full construction lifecycle—strengthening technical, coordination, and management skills to advance within the organization.

Support buyout activities, vendor outreach, and long-lead item tracking.

Project Controls & Documentation

Own document control for RFIs, submittals, as-builts, logs/registers/schedules, change orders, purchase orders, quantity surveys, O&M manuals, and warranties.

Field Support & Coordination

Attend site walks and coordination meetings; observe standard practices for subcontractor oversight.

Support QC/QA, safety observations, and close-out requirements in partnership with field teams.

Serve as an escort in government facilities when required; adhere to all site PPE standards.

draft updates under PM/PE3 guidance.

Model customer-service excellence and help foster strong, repeat-business relationships.

Seek cross-training and job-sharing with senior PEs; train Level-1 PEs as requested.

Obtain and maintain relevant construction certifications and trainings.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or HS diploma and 3+ years of direct commercial construction experience.

Foundational understanding of construction means and methods for commercial/institutional renovations and site work.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Adobe; ability to work nights/weekends as project needs require.

Ability to pass government background checks and drug testing (including random).

Internship/Co-op experience in GC/CM environments.

familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Project/Primavera P6 a plus.

OSHA-30, CPR/First Aid, USACE CQM, and other construction-related certifications.

Eligibility to obtain/maintain public trust/HSPD-12 clearance when project-required.

Split between office and active job sites; travel between locations as needed.

Regular exposure to construction environments (heavy equipment, noise, dust/fumes); Office temperatures may vary; Banneker Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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