Project Engineer- Heavy Construction​/Building Construction

JOB POSTING:
Project Engineer

IHC Construction Companies, LLC is one of Chicagoland's longest‑established construction firms, recognized as an ENR Top 400 Contractor and Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor. We employ a team of dedicated construction professionals with deep industry knowledge and expertise. IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We are actively seeking a Project Engineer (Heavy Construction and Building Construction) for immediate openings in our Chicagoland office, with headquarters in Elgin, IL. This Project Engineer position focuses on Heavy Construction (bridge work, infrastructure, plant & process) or Building Construction (school and municipal markets) and is based at either our Elgin, IL corporate office or a project site in NE Illinois.

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing all Project Engineer‑related duties efficiently and effectively, whether the focus is Heavy or Building Construction. A successful Project Engineer is an ambitious individual who aspires to advance within the Company.

• Has a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of study, or has qualifying experience
• Is willing to work in both field and office settings
• Is computer literate and willing to work with multiple project management, estimating, and scheduling software systems
• Is an ambitious individual with the desire to advance within the Company

• Assist Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Submittal review and processing
• Request for Information processing
• Requesting Change Order information from subcontractors
• Drawing documentation
• Processing meeting minutes
• Pre‑construction preparation of scopes
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Strong communication skills
• Well organized with acute attention to detail
• Able to adapt to fluctuations in workload as needed
• Good listener, acting in a professional manner
• Eager to learn and responsive to direction and feedback from supervisor
• Team player with a positive attitude and a desire to promote a productive work environment
• Proficient in PM software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job, Viewpoint Vista, P6, AutoCAD, and various client‑specific websites and portals
• Lives in the Chicagoland area

• Employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Disability insurance (short‑term and long‑term)
• Mental health support (Employee Assistance Program – EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Bereavement leave
• Paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

IHC has a comprehensive program to fulfill its State & Federal requirements for a drug‑free workplace. All candidates must be willing to submit to drug testing.

Please note:

Due to the high volume of applicants, IHC does not accept or return phone calls or emails inquiring about applicant status. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirming successful submission. The only way to be considered for a current or future position at IHC is by applying through this online application system.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.