Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Role Overview

Buildskape is a growing commercial general contractor specializing in tenant improvement (TI) and CM/GC projects. We are a small, entrepreneurial team that values accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution.

We’re hiring a Project Engineer to support both preconstruction and project execution, with responsibilities that include bid coordination, plan reading, and scope validation, along with core project engineering duties during construction.

This is an in-office role for an early-career construction professional with a solid foundation, ready to take on meaningful responsibility while working closely with experienced leadership and project teams.

• Assist with bid coordination, including subcontractor outreach and bid tracking
• Review drawings and specifications to support scope validation and coverage checks
• Assist with pre-bid RFIs and addenda distribution
• Support preconstruction meetings and documentation
• Help organize bid files, scopes, and assumptions for internal review
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents on active projects
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, document control, and tracking logs
• Help maintain project documentation and correspondence
• Participate in project meetings and assist with meeting minutes and follow-up Support schedule updates and coordination efforts
• Assist with project closeout documentation

• Bid information is organized, complete, and easy to review
• Drawings and specifications are understood and accurately interpreted
• Scope questions are identified early and escalated appropriately
• Project teams receive timely, accurate information
• You become a reliable, detail-oriented contributor across preconstruction and construction

• 3–5 years of experience in commercial construction (TI or interiors preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience or exposure to bid coordination or preconstruction support
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for document review and markups
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Exposure to construction management platforms (ACC, Building Connected, Smartsheet)
• Interest in adopting new tools and technologies, including AI-assisted workflows
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee + dependents
• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed match
• Company transportation for bid walks and site visits
• Full-time, in-office position
• Small, entrepreneurial team with direct access to leadership
• Exposure to both preconstruction and construction operations
• Not a remote or hybrid role

• Wants to take the next step in their career and start to develop true ownership of their role and contribution to an organization
• Is detail-oriented and organized
• Takes pride in accuracy and follow-through
• Works well in a small-team environment
• Is motivated to build depth across both preconstruction and construction

If you’re looking for a Project Engineer role with real responsibility, broad exposure, and high expectations, we’d like to hear from you.