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Project Engineer, Procurement ​/ Purchasing

Job in Lake Charles area, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 70612, USA
Listing for: The McDonnel Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

* This position will be based at an active job site in Cameron, LA*

The McDonnel Group is a values-driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. It is our mission to provide comprehensive construction services and deliver the highest standards to our valued clients. We can only fulfill our mission through our people, and their innovative and motivated approach to work.

Our Project Engineers work as part of the Project Management Department, supporting the project team through thorough and consistent document creation and control, communication, and a natural curiosity for continuous building knowledge. The ideal candidate will have at least one year in Commercial Construction, be process driven with an eye for detail, and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

Essential Job Functions Preconstruction
  • Producemeetingpacketsandminutes
  • Gatherinformationfromtradesforscheduleassistance
  • Trackandissueall Action Items
  • Assistinbidpackageassembly
  • Gatekeeper;overalldocumentcontrol
  • Quantity surveys
Construction
  • Coordinate and

    GenerateRFI’s(Requests for Information)
  • Maintain uptodate RFIlog
  • CommunicateregularlywitharchitectforpromptreturnofRFI’s
  • Distributeresponsestoappropriatesubcontractors/suppliers
  • Postinrecorddocuments
  • Reviewand Process all Submittals
  • Obtainsubmittaldatesfromsubcontractors/suppliers.

    Notify Project Managerofdelinquentsubmittals
  • Maintainuptodatesubmittallog
  • Distributecopiesofreturnsubmittalsasdirectedby Project Managertofieldandappropriatesubcontractors /suppliersforcoordination
  • Maintainandrecordcopiesofallsubmittals
  • Materials Expediting and Tracking
  • Trackorderedmaterial willshipperschedule
  • Verifymaterialsarereceived per job schedule
  • Verify ordered materialquantitieswerereceivedatjobsite
  • Documentanydamagedor shorted material
  • Resolveanyissues withIIIAthrough Dabove
  • Process Supplemental Instructions from Architect
  • Distributetoaffectedsubcontractors/suppliers
  • Postinrecorddocuments
  • As-Builts
Project Organization
  • Maintainuptodaterecorddocumentspostedwithallsubmittals,RFI’s,ASI’s,changes,and other field conditions
  • Update regularly Project Superintendent ’sand

    Project

    Manager’sdrawings
  • GenerateO&MManuals
  • Keep Project Managerandprojectteaminformedofallissuesunderyourresponsibility .
  • Travelmayberequired
  • Anyotherresponsibilityassignedbyyoursupervisor
Competencies
  • Mustbeamotivatedteamplayer,lookingtosucceed
  • Excellentverbalandwritten communication skills
  • Excellent organizational andtimemanagementskills
  • Operationally focused;detailedorientedbutabletograspbigpicture
  • Excellentpeopleskills
  • Mustpossessastrongworkethic
Education/Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required
  • 1+ years general construction experience in the commercial or industrial space
  • Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software; familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plus
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen
  • Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to make use of close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black andwhite drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries, andotherdocumentsineitherhardcopyorcomputermonitor.

Mustbeabletoconverseonthetelephoneandin person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents suchasspecifications and/ or equipment, weighinguptoseventy-five pounds.

EEO Statement

The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.

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