Project Engineer - Healthcare Construction

Project Engineer – Healthcare Construction

The Founded Group | Downers Grove, IL

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Downers Grove, IL (Periodic Travel Required)

About The Founded Group

The Founded Group (TFG) is a national design-build and construction management firm specializing in healthcare facilities, with a primary focus on behavioral health environments. Our team brings experience across more than 100 behavioral health facilities in over 30 states, representing more than $500 million in project experience.

We provide comprehensive preconstruction, design-build, and construction management services for healthcare organizations throughout the United States.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support our growing portfolio of healthcare construction projects.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design professionals, this individual helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.

This position provides exposure to all phases of construction management, including preconstruction, procurement, scheduling, cost control, document management, and field operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, technically capable, and interested in advancing into a Project Management role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day administration and coordination of construction projects.
• Coordinate communication between owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence, meeting minutes, and action-item logs.
• Assist with project schedules, milestone tracking, and progress reporting.
• Participate in owner, architect, contractor (OAC), and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Support the identification and resolution of project issues.

Preconstruction & Procurement

• Assist with preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, scope development, and constructability reviews.
• Review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents to identify scope requirements and potential conflicts.
• Assist with subcontractor bid solicitation, bid leveling, and scope comparisons.
• Support subcontractor procurement and buyout activities.
• Coordinate material procurement, long-lead equipment tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

Construction Administration

• Prepare, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation.
• Review subcontractor submittals for general conformance with contract requirements prior to forwarding for design review.
• Maintain current construction drawings, specifications, and document revisions.
• Assist with change order documentation, pricing requests, and cost tracking.
• Support monthly progress billing, subcontractor payment applications, and project financial reporting.
• Track subcontractor performance, outstanding deliverables, and contractual requirements.

Field Operations & Quality Control

• Work closely with Superintendents to coordinate construction activities and resolve field issues.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with project documents.
• Assist with construction sequencing, logistics planning, and subcontractor coordination.
• Support quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with punch lists, inspections, commissioning coordination, and project closeout.
• Promote compliance with company safety standards and applicable OSHA requirements.

Healthcare Construction

• Support projects involving healthcare renovations, adaptive reuse, occupied facilities, and new construction.
• Assist with coordination of healthcare-specific construction requirements, including life safety, infection control, and operational considerations.
• Work with project teams to address applicable healthcare codes, regulatory requirements, and facility standards.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to minimize disruption to ongoing healthcare operations when applicable.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, general contracting, or construction management.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating RFIs, submittals, procurement, and construction-related documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project locations throughout the United States.

Preferred

• Experience with healthcare, behavioral health, institutional, or other technically complex construction projects.
• Experience supporting preconstruction, estimating, subcontractor buyout, and procurement.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, cost reporting, and change management.
• Experience coordinating projects in occupied or operational facilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare construction standards, life safety requirements, and regulatory processes.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, anticipates problems, and follows through on commitments.

The successful candidate will:

• Be proactive rather than reactive.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Communicate effectively with both field and office personnel.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Have a genuine interest in learning all aspects of construction management.
• Be willing to take on increasing responsibility as the company grows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to healthcare construction projects throughout the United States.
• Collaborative working environment with experienced construction and design professionals.

Career Growth

The Founded Group is continuing to expand its national healthcare construction platform. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced construction professionals and develop the technical, financial, and leadership skills necessary to advance into a Project Manager role.

We are seeking individuals who want to grow with the organization and contribute to its long-term success.

The Founded Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000