What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at PROCON?
Company Description
PROCON is an award-winning architectural and construction management firm with a rich history since 1935. As the largest design and commercial construction company in New Hampshire, we specialize in fully integrated design and construction management services for various sectors, including hospitality, multi-family residential, senior living, commercial/corporate, industrial, athletic, educational, and healthcare projects throughout the Northeast. At PROCON, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to professionalism, customer service, and quality in every aspect of our work. With experience and industry expertise, we have built lasting client relationships and consistently deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in design and construction volume annually—on time and budget.
Job Description
The Project Engineer will assist the Project Management, Estimating, and Field Teams with design-build commercial projects. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career in Construction Management. The Project Engineer will rotate through three key divisions:
Estimating – Support bid preparation, cost analysis, and budgeting. Assist in quantity takeoffs, subcontractor/vendor pricing, and proposal development.
Project Management – Assist in scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration. help manage project documentation and track progress.
Field Construction – Gain hands-on experience in site operations, quality control, and real-time problem-solving. Work directly with Superintendents to ensure project execution aligns with design and schedule.
This structured rotation provides exposure to all phases of construction and provides a well-rounded foundation for a long-term career in commercial construction.
Responsibilities:
- Track open items per project using Procore.
- Maintain weekly task lists and short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Prepare and issue meeting minutes for site and subcontractor meetings.
- Track submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents.
- Support subcontractor coordination by confirming scope, dates, and deliverables.
- Assist with cost tracking: subcontractor commitments, invoices, and change requests.
- Flag cost variances per the Project Managers' request.
- Perform basic quality checks against drawings and specifications.
- Support jobsite safety by verifying OSHA baseline compliance.
- Assist with contract administration by tracking scope, exclusions, and deliverables.
- Support design-build or design-assist coordination between design and field teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field
- 0–2 years of construction, engineering, or internship experience
- Familiarity with commercial construction methods, materials, and subcontractor sequencing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet weekly deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication in routine meetings and emails
- Experience or academic exposure to: Procore, Microsoft Office Suite
- High integrity with sound ethical judgment
- Takes ownership and follows through on responsibilities.
- Positive, solution-oriented mindset and resilient attitude
- Works well in teams with strong communication skills
- Open to innovation and continuous improvement
Additional Information
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment