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Project Engineer – Commercial Construction
Position Summary
Our client is a dynamic GC / CM delivering high quality commercial construction projects around Chicagoland. They value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support project teams and help ensure builds are delivered on time, on budget, and with the highest standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to understand scope and identify any gaps or discrepancies.
- Suppor material, labor, and equipment take-offs, assist with quantity verification and preliminary cost estimates.
- Support scheduling: help develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and design/engineering teams to keep work aligned.
- Manage project documentation: maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontracts, permits, and daily/weekly reports.
- Assist with cost control: track costs vs. budget, monitor change-order requests, support procurement, and help forecast cost-to-complete estimates.
- Facilitate communication among all stakeholders — owners, architects/engineers, subcontractors, trade-partners, and internal team members — to ensure collaboration and smooth workflow.
- Support quality assurance and compliance: verify that work adheres to project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in project meetings, site visits, inspections, and coordinate close-out documentation at project completion.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction, general contracting, or construction management, preferably with exposure to estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor coordination.
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Proficiency with construction management and documentation tools/software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability for budget, schedule, and quality.
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Get Working Here
- Base salary from $70k-$80k, performance bonuses, 401k
- Diverse portfolio of interesting and complex projects
- A collaborative, professional work environment built on strong relationships with subcontractors, owners, and design professionals.
- Unlimited growth potential with a clear path to APM and beyond
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000