Project Engineer; Design Build Developer

Location

Chicago, IL, US

09-11-2026

Entry Level

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years (or more, depending on level) of experience in construction, engineering, or project coordination — preferably in commercial real-estate, mixed-use, or multifamily development.
• Experience working on projects from ground-up or major renovation scopes preferred.
• Familiarity with construction means, methods, scheduling tools, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and on-site engineering.

• Strong technical aptitude — able to review drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings, and understand structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems.
• Excellent communication skills — ability to coordinate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills — comfortable managing multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, BIM
  360, MS Project, Primavera) and the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Problem-solving mindset — able to identify issues proactively, propose solutions, elevate when necessary, and follow through to resolution.
• Detail-oriented mindset — ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Willingness to spend time on job sites — comfort and ability to walk active construction sites, interface with field staff, understand field conditions, and support site operations.
• Ability to travel between project locations as required (within the region/city) and flexibility to work occasional extended hours when project demands require.

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing project work scopes.
• Review drawings, RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, change orders and coordinate with design and construction teams to maintain project alignment.
• Monitor project schedules, cost-to-complete, budgets, contingencies and report on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Attend site meetings, coordinate subcontractor activities, track deliverables, and support field operations to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support procurement — compile vendor data, review proposals, coordinate with purchasing/team members to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items and equipment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation: daily logs, meeting minutes, field reports, safety records, submittal logs, RFI logs, change order logs, etc.
• Assist in risk management efforts: identify potential project risks (schedule, cost, quality, safety), recommend mitigation actions, and monitor implementation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes/regulations.
• Support continuous improvement: suggest process enhancements and lessons–learned from ongoing project work to refine workflows and drive efficiency.

Our client is a vertically integrated development and construction firm operating at the intersection of development + construction. Their model uniquely aligns both disciplines to design, build, and deliver high-quality real estate projects that enhance communities, impact lives, build value, and control risk.

With a portfolio spanning diverse real-estate types and a focus on thoughtful design, innovation, and collaboration, our client creates places and spaces people are proud to live, work, and gather in.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll become part of this dynamic organization that values teamwork, accountability, creativity, and…