What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project engineer position at QLM?
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City and State
Montgomery, AL
Job Summary
Benefits
Benefits Offered: Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401k | Safety bucks program!
Pay Range
$80k-$105k per year
Project Engineer – Commercial Construction
Location: Jobsite / Field – Project Dependent
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday with additional hours as project needs require
Travel: Frequent
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a team managing large-scale commercial construction projects. This is a field-based position working directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to keep projects organized, on schedule, and financially on track.
The Project Engineer will be involved in all aspects of project execution, including RFIs, change orders, scheduling, cost control, procurement, project documentation, quality control, and trade coordination.
Responsibilities
- Manage and process RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
- Assist with project schedules, cost controls, labor tracking, and financial reporting
- Prepare and support monthly owner pay applications
- Review drawings, specifications, and field-related questions
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and field leadership
- Identify and help resolve trade and field coordination issues
- Track overall project progress and maintain accurate project records
- Coordinate material and equipment procurement
- Participate in owner/architect/contractor meetings
- Support jobsite safety meetings, audits, and quality control inspections
- Assist with BIM/VDC coordination
- Manage and mentor Office Engineers and Jobsite Administrators
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
- 3–6 years of experience on large commercial construction projects
- Experience with RFIs, change orders, scheduling, cost control, and construction documentation
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel
- Experience with Prolog, Primavera, and AutoCAD
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work full-time on an active construction site
Why This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to work on large, complex commercial construction projects while gaining exposure to project management, field operations, financial controls, scheduling, quality, and overall project execution. It is a strong opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer looking to continue progressing toward a Project Management career path.
Position Number
30644
Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Salary : $80,000 - $105,000