Project Engineer / excellent benefits /growing company

Our client is a rapidly growing construction services firm is looking to hire for a Project Engineer. Since the 2000s, they’ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality general contracting, construction management, and self-perform services in carpentry and concrete. Known for their efficiency, innovation, and client-focused approach, they’ve successfully completed projects across various sectors throughout the state.

As they continue to expand their footprint, our client is seeking a skilled and driven Project Engineer to join their team. Joining this team means working with professionals who value accountability, respect, and a strong work ethic. If you’re ready to lead complex builds and be part of a company that’s making a real impact in the construction industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Position: Project Engineer / Construction Engineer
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for managing, evaluating, and coordinating technical information required to deliver construction projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. The Project Engineer plays a key role in translating plans into actionable steps and oversees Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Interns to support successful project execution.
Reports To: Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Project Executive
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Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between project stakeholders including architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, and the owner’s representatives to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Interpret and manage contract drawings and subcontractor scopes to ensure consistency with project estimates and design intent.
• Maintain and monitor the project budget; assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Manage the submittals and shop drawing process, reviewing for conformance with project specifications and resolving discrepancies.
• Lead the Change Order process — prepare independent cost and scope analyses, obtain subcontractor estimates, coordinate reviews with the architect and owner, and finalize agreements.
• Oversee project close-out activities including compiling and submitting RFIs, warranties, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, attic stock, and spare parts.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to Assistant Engineers, Plan Clerks, and Interns; contribute to performance reviews and career development.
• Draft detailed Scope of Work documents for each trade package.
• Generate key project reports such as logs for general conditions, labor, safety, quality control, and change orders.
• Facilitate subcontractor coordination and preconstruction meetings, including managing agendas and follow-ups on submittals and action items.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, with at least 4 years of relevant construction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management tools; familiarity with BIM and LEAN construction principles is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Proven organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

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Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with arms, speak, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and occasionally climb, balance, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.