What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Industrial/Wastewater Construction position at Michael Page?
- Exposure to large, complex projects - $50M , fast tracked promotion to PM
- Car allowance, annual bonuses - NO WASTEWATER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Join a well-established, mid-sized General Contractor with more than 25 years of success in the Chicagoland/NW Indiana market and a strong 2026-2028 project pipeline fueling continued expansion. With deep Midwest roots and a growing portfolio of national and regional retail clients, the firm offers a collaborative culture, hands-on leadership exposure, and a clearly defined path for advancement within the organization.
Job Description
Our Project Engineer will:
- Support preconstruction efforts, including document review, bid leveling assistance, and subcontractor coordination
- Manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting minutes, and project logs to maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Assist with schedule updates and coordinate closely with Superintendents and trade partners to maintain milestone targets
- Track project costs, process pay applications, and support change order documentation
- Coordinate long-lead materials, vendor communication, and closeout documentation
- Help uphold quality standards and proactively identify field or documentation discrepancies
The Successful Applicant
An Ideal Project Engineer Will Have
- 1-3 years of experience in construction - wastewater experience is not required or preferred (project engineer will be offered the tools and learning opportunities to grow)
- Working knowledge of construction sequencing, drawings, and contract documentation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced retail environments
- Effective communicator capable of interfacing with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
- Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
We Are Offering Our Project Engineer
- Base salary range of $75K-$90K, depending on experience
- Monthly Car Allowance
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Defined advancement path toward Assistant Project Manager and beyond within the retail division
Quote job ref: JN-032026-6976147
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000