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Commercial Project Engineer – Office/Traveling | Alabama
Join an established commercial general contractor supporting project teams throughout the full construction process. Opportunities are available for both office-based and traveling Project Engineers, providing hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, subcontractor coordination, documentation, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
About the Company & Role
- Established commercial GC delivering projects throughout Alabama and the Southeast
- Opportunities available for both office-based and traveling Project Engineers
- Work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and design teams
- Gain hands-on experience across both the administrative and field sides of commercial construction
- Strong developmental opportunity for someone looking to grow into Project Management
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, track, and maintain RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, and project documentation
- Support Project Managers and Superintendents with day-to-day project coordination
- Maintain organized and current electronic project files and document control
- Assist with jobsite documentation and field reporting
- Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors and track material deliveries and lead times
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Participate in project and subcontractor meetings and distribute meeting documentation
- Assist with permit and regulatory tracking as needed
- Support schedule updates and overall project coordination
- Assist with safety and quality-control efforts on active projects
- Help develop punch lists and complete project closeout documentation
- Communicate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams
- Support additional project management and field responsibilities as experience develops
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
- Entry-level through approximately 2 years of commercial construction or engineering experience
- Construction internships or co-op experience are strongly valued
- Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and terminology
- Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
- Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project is a plus
- Willingness to work from the office, travel to projects, or pursue a traveling assignment depending on fit and preference
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities