Project Engineer

Project Engineer at Palace ConstructionMark Barger2026-03-06T00:37:19 00:00

Project Engineer

LOCATION: Denver, CO

Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 Comprehensive Benefits

The Role

The Project Engineer works with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and field staff to assist with the management and execution of one or more projects, as assigned. The project(s) may be in the preconstruction, construction, or post-construction phase. The Project Engineer is task driven and is a key facilitator of the document control and communication processes. The Project Engineer will execute all necessary processes to resolve issues that arise during the performance of work, thus proactively mitigating risk, supporting the project’s financial goals, and supporting the client’s goals. This individual supports the company’s mission, vision, and core values, and champions efforts to support the safety and quality cultures on and off the project.

This position Reports to either the Assistant Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for tasks assigned and hold others accountable as applicable
• Promote positive relationships between Project Team, Owner, Architect, Consultants, Trade Partners, and Vendors
• Professionally and ethically represent the company at work and at social functions
• Embrace the core values and company culture
• Foster strong trade partner relationships
• Engage in team building
  
  

Requirements

• Palace is a Drug Free Workplace – Urine test required
• Background check will be conducted
• Positive attitude
  
  

CURRENT EMPLOYEES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY: Palace Construction has a full-time position available soon for a Project Engineer with 1-year minimum experience on a Large Multi-Family project. K-12 Project experience is a plus.

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Other Responsibilities

Operations

• Maintain a complete understanding of the contract documents which include the plans, specifications, communications, changes, contracts, sub-contracts, meeting minutes, RFI’s, ASI’s, and all related documents
• Obtain an understanding of the scope of work for all aspects of the project
• Implement and manage an effective document control and communication process to ensure all contract documents are complete, current, and distributed to all applicable team members and stakeholders
• Participate in project coordination meetings of all types and ensure meeting minutes are captured, reviewed, and distributed appropriately
• Ensure all change management information is identified, brought to the attention of the Project Manager, and disseminated appropriately
• Ensure as-built documents are maintained electronically and by hard copy as appropriate
• Implement and manage a submittal process for all information deliverables required by the contract documents. Maintain a prioritized tracking process to ensure all submittals are processed to acceptance in a timely fashion, from submission of the Submittal Register to the finalization and turnover of all O&M, Warranty, and Closeout Documents
  
  

Safety & Quality

• Assist with the implementation of a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plan, and proactively participate to ensure project success by implementing each of the core concepts behind the plan: Document Control, Constructability, Submittals, Trade Partner QC, QC Checklists, QC Drawings and Overlays, and Inspections (Internal and External)
• Support involvement of 3rd party, Owner, Architect, and Consultant involvement within the QAQC process, including the punch, correction, and turnover process
• Ensure all aspects of the QAQC Plan are documented appropriately
• Understand safety requirements and assist the team to ensure 100% compliance
• Issue and report safety and quality-related observations, warnings, and violations as appropriate
  
  

Scheduling

• Maintain an understanding of the project schedule and utilize the purchasing schedule to track material delivery dates to ensure a continuous flow of work
• Assist with look ahead schedules and distribution
  
  

Preconstruction

• Maintain an understanding of the project schedule and utilize the purchasing schedule to track material delivery dates to ensure a continuous flow of work
• Assist with look ahead schedules and distribution
  
  

Finance / Risk Management

• Maintain an understanding of the project schedule and utilize the purchasing schedule to track material delivery dates to ensure a continuous flow of work
• Assist with look ahead schedules and distribution
  
  

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Construction Management, Construction/Civil/Architectural Engineering, or similar degree
• Minimum of 1 year as a project engineer on a large multifamily project
• Candidates with K-12 school construction experience a plus
• General knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and purchasing techniques, as well as basic understanding of accounting procedures. Knowledge of various construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
• Demonstration management know-how, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Must be driven and self-motivated and have excellent follow-up skills
  
  

CURRENT EMPLOYEES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Referral Bonus

Palace has a referral program! if you know anyone who would be a good fit for this position, we are offering a $500 bonus for an employee referral of a project engineer who is successfully hired (referral paid after 6 months of employment).

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Why Palace?

We offer a robust benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Employer Match, HSA/FSA, Life & Disability Insurance, and a generous Vacation/Holiday policy.

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