Project Engineer, Commercial Construction

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager, Commercial Construction

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL

Work Setting:
In office and active job sites as needed

Employment Type:

Full-time, direct hire

Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000 base salary

A growing commercial general contractor is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to assist with the technical, administrative, and coordination aspects of commercial construction projects. This person will support the project management team and help keep projects organized from start to finish.

• Assist with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Maintain project logs, meeting notes, tracking documents, and project files.
• Support communication between the office, field team, subcontractors, suppliers, and design team.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Help track materials, procurement, deliveries, and project documentation needed to support project schedules.
• Monitor project schedules and assist with coordination of trades and subcontractors.
• Support quality control, punch list tracking, and project closeout documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with meeting minutes, follow-up items, and documentation updates.
• Assist superintendents and project managers with field-related tasks as needed.
• Help ensure project documentation is accurate, organized, and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

• 1 to 3+ years of commercial construction project engineering, field engineering, assistant project management, or related construction management experience.
• Experience with a commercial general contractor is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, documentation, and project coordination.
• Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, drawings, specifications, project logs, meeting minutes, and closeout documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with construction software such as Procore, Project Sight, Plan Grid, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is a plus.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

• Ability to walk active job sites, climb ladders, and work in active construction environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to commute to the St. Petersburg, FL area.
• Stable work history and strong professional references preferred.