Project Engineer​/Assistant Project Manager

Job Overview

Van Winkle & Company, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support on‑site execution of commercial construction projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional looking to grow within a respected construction management firm and gain hands‑on exposure across all phases of construction—from pre‑planning through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers and Superintendents, this position plays a critical role in documentation, coordination, procurement, and quality control on active jobsites.

Van Winkle Company Inc is a construction management firm specializing in commercial construction, with a strong presence in projects that serve communities—particularly churches, private schools, and mission‑driven facilities—as well as work across hospitality, multi‑family, senior living, and other commercial sectors. We are committed to building not only exceptional structures but also long‑term careers. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, respect, accountability, and professional growth in an environment designed to help both the company and its people succeed.

• Assist the Project Manager with all aspects of project execution
• Support the Superintendent with coordination and day‑to‑day jobsite needs
• Maintain document control for all project records and correspondence
• Manage and support technology platforms and project management software
• Assist with schedule development, buyout, and pre‑construction planning
• Support procurement and inventory management of materials and services
• Generate, process, and maintain project logs including RFIs, submittals, photos, and reports
• Prepare, process, and distribute Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Prepare, process, and distribute Submittals
• Assist with change management documentation and tracking
• Support material management, including delivery timing, quantities, and logistics
• Generate and distribute meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Assist with subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, and pre‑installation meetings
• Support quality control and quality management efforts across the project lifecycle

• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction preferred
• Prior on‑site experience as a Project Engineer or Project Management Role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of construction processes from groundbreaking through closeout
• Exposure to steel, concrete, masonry, and wood‑framed construction (multi‑family, hospitality, student housing, senior living)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based, on‑site environment
• Proficiency with construction software and Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to travel throughout Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, primarily within a 3‑hour radius of Atlanta
• A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws

• Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 per year
• Year‑End Bonus
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance Options
• Retirement Savings Program
• Weekly or Bi‑Weekly Pay Cycle
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training and Professional Certifications
• Technology Package (smartphone or tablet)
• Company Vehicle
• Travel projects with per diem
• Wellness reimbursements or stipends
• Safety equipment provided
• Company events, annual trips, and outings
• Employee rewards, prizes, and company apparel vouchers
• Community and charity involvement opportunities

Full‑Time, Monday through Friday with weekends and overtime as needed, based on project demands.

On‑site at active project locations. Primarily based in and around Atlanta, Georgia, with regional travel throughout the Southeast.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.