Project Engineer Commercial Construction

Project Engineer

Provides technical support to the project Superintendent and Project Manager by updating schedules; preparing daily reports and documentation on progress and safety; preparing and tracking work orders, back charges, change orders and RFIs; researching plans and documents; reviewing submittals; building layout; facilitating sub‑contractor communications; hands‑on worksite management.

• Prepare and track change orders, reports, work orders, submittals, RFIs, photographs, field directives, quality and safety compliance documentation.
• Research plans and documents to respond to questions about scope of work or to resolve accuracy issues.
• Confirm building layout with accuracy and quality.
• Review and provide preliminary payment approval for materials purchased and work performed.
• Serve as liaison between superintendent and sub‑contractors for critical information such as schedule, meeting minutes and agendas, changes and requests.

Requires 3–4 years general construction practical experience such as carpentry, framing, concrete, etc. May substitute related college coursework for some of the experience. Prefer a Construction Management Degree.

• General construction knowledge
• Blueprint reading
• Building layout
• High level of comfort with computer technology and common software
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Cooperative, able to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and initiative

Moderate physical activity performing strenuous daily activities; regularly required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, hear and visually inspect. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.