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Project Engineer

CINFAB
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Summary: The Construction Project Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager and project team with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. In order to be successful, you should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion.

This position will be full time at our Lexington, KY location.

Lead by Example:

  • Attend meetings and work with Project Manager (PM) in set-up of project information
  • Ensure contracts and change orders executed.
  • Maintain submittal tracking system.
  • Provide all equipment submittals to the coordination department.
  • Assist PM to Develop the Construction Schedule and sequence (reverse phase schedules)


Build Lifelong Partnerships:

  • Assist Field Foreman in use of Excel and Word programs.
  • Assist Field Forman in ordering material and supplies.


Act with Integrity:

  • Obtain local licensing and permits.
  • Track and manage all project specific documentation to ensure proper distribution and implementation.
  • Discuss status of changes in weekly Project Review Meeting.
  • Take meeting minutes at weekly job-site meeting and distribute.
  • Assist in organizing and leading meetings to discuss the specific project plan. Discussion topics should include schedule, material & equipment delivery, logistics, manpower, changes, documentation and specific project issues.
  • Work with site superintendents to manage site processes
  • Assist with entering POs into ComputerEase.
  • Maintain job files.
  • Track tools and equipment.
  • Assist in updating the Project Manpower Projections weekly and report negative variances and appropriate action
  • Assist PM with preparation and presentation of an accurate Cost To Complete to the Controller and Company President


Put People First:

  • Maintain a positive customer relationship throughout each assigned project. Request assistance with confrontational issues from PM.


Challenge the Ordinary:

  • Review the Coordination Schedule with the PM, Manager of Engineering and the customer. Attend the initial coordination meetings until everything is running smoothly.


Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
  • 1 - 3 years' of experience as a project coordinator, project engineer, or project manager
  • Strong experience in AutoCad and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards


Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs on an infrequent basis.
  • Maintain and utilize all applicable personal protective equipment as needed in the shop, on the job site as well as ensuring the same for all shop personnel.


Work Environment:

  • Work environment is construction job sites. Standard job site PPE required and provided.


Employment is based on successfully passing a background and drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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