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Project Engineer

Speedwell Construction, Inc.
Matthews, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Build your construction career with Speedwell Construction.

Speedwell Construction is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our project management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in commercial construction while gaining hands-on experience working alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners.

As a Project Engineer, you will be involved in projects from planning through closeout, gaining exposure to the processes, technology, and relationships that keep a construction project moving. We are looking for someone who is organized, comfortable with technology, eager to learn, and willing to take increasing ownership as their knowledge and experience grow.

What You'll Do

Manage the submittal process and prepare, track, and maintain Requests for Information (RFIs).

Review and work with construction drawings, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other project documentation.

Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers.

Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing for change-order work.

Assist with subcontractor and vendor buyout for assigned scopes of work.

Help resolve scope, drawing, and document coordination questions.

Maintain organized and current digital drawing sets and project information.

Support project-specific safety planning and jobsite documentation.

Take ownership of project closeout documentation and deliverables.

Visit active construction sites for meetings, coordination, and inspections.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in candidates who are organized, dependable, technologically capable, and ready to learn. You should communicate well, take ownership of your responsibilities, work effectively as part of a team, and have the initiative to take on greater responsibility as you develop.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic understanding of computers and technology

Valid driver's license

Preferred, But Not Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Commercial or industrial construction experience

OSHA 10-hour certification

Experience with Bluebeam, Viewpoint, Revit, Microsoft Project, or similar construction technology

Why Speedwell?

At Speedwell Construction, we believe successful projects start with strong people. Our team is guided by our core values of Diligence, Respect, Humility, and a Sense of Urgency. We're looking for someone who shares those values and wants an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow into greater responsibility within construction project management.

If you're looking to build a long-term career in commercial construction and want to be part of a team where you'll have the opportunity to learn by doing, we'd like to hear from you.

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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