Entry Level Construction Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform field quality inspections to verify that structural steel and other work are installed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Track, document, and help resolve construction quality issues and deficiencies, ensuring timely corrective actions and closure of punch list items.
• Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, photographs, and project documentation, to support project compliance and reporting.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements to support field crews and verify installation quality.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, material tracking, drawing updates, and project correspondence to keep information current and accessible.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, field crews, inspectors, and third-party testing agencies to support smooth project execution.
• Support daily and weekly reporting requirements for the project team, providing clear updates on quality status, issues, and progress.
• Track punch list items and corrective actions through completion, ensuring all issues are documented and resolved.
• Serve as a liaison between field personnel and project management teams, facilitating communication and field-to-office coordination.
• Assist field teams with construction technology platforms, document control systems, and project software to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in quality meetings, field walks, coordination meetings, and project planning activities to stay aligned with project goals and schedules.
• Monitor project issues and proactively communicate potential problems before they impact construction progress or quality standards.
• Ensure project quality standards are met throughout structural steel erection activities and related construction operations.
• Support project managers and superintendents with day-to-day project coordination, problem resolution, and issue tracking.
• Take ownership of assigned project tasks, gradually expanding responsibilities in both Quality Control and Project Engineering functions as you gain experience.
• Track and resolve project quality issues while maintaining clear communication with project stakeholders to keep work moving forward.
• Maintain organized project documentation and quality records to reduce administrative burden on project leadership.
• Support field personnel with technology, documentation, and coordination needs, helping them access and use project information effectively.

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of construction experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic construction experience or construction-related education, with willingness to work in an active construction environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills, with a focus on accurate recordkeeping and data tracking.
• Experience with data tracking, recordkeeping, or project documentation in a construction or similar environment.
• Ability to learn construction software and technology platforms quickly and apply them in daily work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, for data tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with solid critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with field personnel, project managers, inspectors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Comfortable asking questions, learning on the fly, and working in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Self-starter capable of working independently after training, taking ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to track issues through resolution and follow up consistently until closure.
• Willingness to work both in the field and in an office trailer environment, spending significant time outdoors.
• Comfortable working around active construction operations and structural steel erection activities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment bkgd check and drug screening.
• Able to work an anticipated schedule of approximately 58–60 hours per week.
• Local to central Indiana, with the ability to commute to the project site.

• Associate's or…