Construction Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Fort Wayne, IN

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

An established general contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to support Project Managers in coordinating and executing commercial construction projects. This is a great opportunity for a construction professional looking to grow their project management skills while gaining hands-on experience with budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and design teams to help deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Support Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project execution.
• Assist with estimates, proposals, project budgets, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor procurement, including reviewing bids and preparing purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Assist with monthly billings, payment applications, receivables, and project cost reporting.
• Monitor project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to maintain project timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendents on quality control, jobsite coordination, and safety planning.
• Maintain accurate project logs and ensure outstanding documentation and action items are resolved promptly.
• Support project closeout, punch list completion, and final documentation.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction project management and estimating software is a plus.
• Understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field and office teams.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA 10 certification and complete required pre-employment screenings.

• Competitive base salary of $75,000-$85,000.
• Opportunity to develop project management expertise with an established general contractor.
• Exposure to all phases of commercial construction project delivery.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you have a construction-related degree and are looking to take the next step in your construction career, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your experience and grow into a Project Manager role.