Construction Project Engineer
Lead Projects. Drive Excellence. Shape the Future.
Location: United States (Full-Time Travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, benefits eligible
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced construction professional ready to take on complex, impactful projects? Join a fast-growing general contractor that prioritizes purpose-driven work, innovative thinking, and employee growth.
As a Project Engineer, youll take the lead in delivering high-quality results, overseeing every stage of construction projects, and ensuring client satisfaction. My client is more than a construction company they're builders of purpose and community. With nearly 200 projects delivered since 2016, my clients firm balances the agility of a boutique firm with the resources of a large organization.
Why Work With Us?
- Innovative Projects: Build spaces that matter, like state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and data centers.
- Career Development: Access mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities to grow your career.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative, people-first environment that values clear communication and problem-solving.
- Competitive Benefits: From bonuses to sabbaticals, we recognize and reward your contributions.
What Youll Do
As a Project Engineer, youll:
- Help oversee project execution from startup to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Plan and organize processes like pre-activity meetings, material management, and incident reporting.
- Manage subcontractors, holding them accountable to contracts, scopes, and project schedules.
- Review and process RFIs, change orders, and 3-week look-ahead schedules.
- Negotiate and draft contracts while maintaining compliance with owner and subcontractor requirements.
- Lead internal and external project meetings, providing clear updates to all stakeholders.
- Build P6 schedules with cost/resource loading and manage progress reports for owners and leadership.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and production, adjusting plans as needed to meet objectives.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, VAAR, and FAR clauses.
- Oversee warranty, commissioning, and closeout processes while ensuring client satisfaction.
What You Bring
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- 2-6 years experience with a hard-bid general contractor managing $20MM+ projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and systems.
- Experience in healthcare and federal sector projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Adobe.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights or weekends for hospital construction.
- Proven ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a desire for long-term career growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Arbitration, mediation, and safety management experience (OSHA and EM-385-1-1).
Why Join Our Team?
At my clients firm, they value your skills and contributions, offering competitive pay and a robust benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO) plus 7 paid holidays.
- 401(k) matching contributions.
- Employee bonus program linked to company performance.
- Parental leave and a two-month sabbatical after 10 years of service.
- Access to mentorship, skills-based training, and leadership development.