Project Engineer: Commercial General Contractor

NNI Construction Project Engineer:
Commercial General Contractor

Bedford, OH 44146

About NNI Construction

At NNI Construction, we’re building more than just projects – we’re building careers.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute meaningfully, and bring their whole selves to work. As a growing company with a family-like culture, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace with clear opportunities for advancement, flexible work arrangements where feasible, and a culture grounded in innovation and integrity.

At NNI, you're not just taking a job - you're joining a team where you can thrive, belong, and build a future you're proud of.

Purpose of the Job

The Project Engineer (PE) supports construction projects from award through closeout & warranty. This role reports to the Project Executive and collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, Accounting, Procurement, Clients, and Subcontractors to ensure projects are properly mobilized, organized, documented, and supported throughout their lifecycle. The Project Engineer serves as a key player of the project team — driving consistency, improving communication, supporting project execution, compiling closeout packages, and navigating post-construction warranty claims.

Job Responsibilities

Project Initiation and System Management

• Support in initial project setup within Procore and associated systems
• Review, validate, and optimize project settings, permissions, and specific workflows following initial setup ensuring all project configurations align with company standards and operational best practices
• Import submittals and establish submittal workflows during setup phase (handoff to PM post-setup)
• Initiate the Weekly Subcontractor Meeting Agenda
• Ensure Open Space and other required project technologies are properly configured and deployed
• Assist as requested to update the project directory, ensuring all stakeholders are correctly added with proper permissions

Project Mobilization & Field Support

• Coordinate all mobilization activities in partnership with Project Manager and Superintendent
• Assist with superintendent lodging arrangements for mobilization, including identifying housing options and coordinating approval as needed
• Prepare and distribute superintendent project books and coordinate mobilization packages
• Coordinate printing of drawing set and any applicable documentation
• Arrange temporary site logistics including dumpsters, temporary toilets, and related startup needs

Meetings, Communication & Coordination

• Attend and scribe OAC Meetings
• Capture and distribute meeting minutes and track follow-up action items
• Send billing and invoicing reminders to subcontractors at 10-day and 5-day intervals
• Serve as a communication liaison between subcontractors, field teams, clients, and internal staff as required
• Support relationship-building with subcontractors to improve project execution and warranty outcomes
• Meet with a Project Manager on-site to complete various gate inspections. The goal is to experience all the different gate inspections. This would occur monthly or as workload allows.

Subcontractor Onboarding & On-Going Support

• Partner with the Procurement Team and Accounting Team to onboard subcontractors
• Ensure subcontractors are properly set up and functional within Procore after turnover from Procurement Team
• Support initial communication and expectations setting for project participation
• Support Subcontractor adaptation and usage of Procore

Project Closeout

• Initiate and track project closeout processes in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Executive
• Compile, organize, and verify all required closeout documentation, including:
  • Approved Construction Submittals
  • As-built Drawings
  • Certificate of Occupancy
  • Completed Punch Lists
  • Final Waivers
  • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals
  • Open Space final project link
  • Sewer Line Videos
  • Warranty Letters
  • Track and enforce closeout submittals from subcontractors to ensure timely and complete project turnover
  • Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with contract and company requirements
  • Prepare and deliver closeout packages to owners (digital…