Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Engineer. I wrote it so you can post it as one position and evaluate candidates by experience level.

Construction Project Engineer

Entry-Level through Senior-Level

Position Summary

We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This position is suited for candidates ranging from entry-level engineers looking to grow in construction management to experienced project engineers capable of independently managing technical, administrative, and field coordination responsibilities.

The Project Engineer plays a key role in keeping the project organized, informed, documented, and moving forward. This position works closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and internal project teams.

The right candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, professional, and willing to learn. At the senior level, the candidate should be able to anticipate project needs, solve problems before they become delays, and help lead project controls, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and owner communication.

Key Responsibilities

Project Documentation and Controls

• Maintain and organize project documents, drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, sketches, and revisions.
• Track and distribute updated drawings and project information to the field team, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain project logs, including RFI logs, submittal logs, drawing logs, change order logs, procurement logs, meeting minutes, punch lists, and closeout logs.
• Assist with document control using software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Build, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar platforms.
• Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, and conflicts.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining accurate project records and correspondence.

RFIs, Submittals, and Technical Coordination

• Prepare, review, submit, and track Requests for Information.
• Review subcontractor and supplier submittals for general conformance with contract documents before routing to the design team.
• Track submittal approvals and ensure approved information is distributed to the field and subcontractors.
• Assist with resolving drawing conflicts, missing information, field coordination issues, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to help resolve technical issues.
• Support field teams by providing timely information needed to keep work progressing.

Subcontractor and Supplier Coordination

• Assist with subcontractor coordination, including scope review, schedule coordination, procurement tracking, and field follow-up.
• Help prepare subcontractor meeting agendas, document action items, and follow up on commitments.
• Review subcontractor scopes of work for completeness and identify potential gaps or overlaps.
• Assist in tracking material deliveries, long-lead items, equipment procurement, and vendor commitments.
• Communicate professionally with subcontractors and suppliers to support project execution.
• Help verify subcontractor manpower, progress, and readiness for upcoming work.

Scheduling and Planning

• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Assist with short-term lookahead schedules, procurement schedules, and milestone tracking.
• Track critical activities, upcoming constraints, and items that may impact schedule performance.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Manager to identify delays, conflicts, and required decisions.
• Help prepare schedule updates, progress reports, and project status information.
• Participate in planning meetings and assist with follow-up on open action items.

Cost, Change Management, and Financial Support

• Assist with pricing, tracking, and documenting changes in the work.
• Help prepare change order requests, change logs, cost backup, and supporting documentation.
• Review subcontractor change requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, budgets, allowances, and cost tracking.
• Support the Project Manager with owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, and cost reports.
• Help identify potential cost impacts early and document them properly.

Field Support and Quality Control

• Spend time in the field to understand work progress, site conditions, and coordination needs.
• Assist the Superintendent and field leadership with layout coordination, work planning, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Help verify that work is being performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project requirements.
• Participate in quality inspections, deficiency tracking, and punch list management.
• Assist with testing, inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Help ensure that quality issues are documented, communicated, and corrected.

Safety Support

• Support the project team in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Participate in safety walks, site observations, and project safety meetings as needed.
• Help document safety concerns and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure subcontractors understand project safety expectations.
• Promote safe work practices through communication, planning, and accountability.

Meetings and Communication

• Attend project meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, owner meetings, design meetings, and internal team meetings.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting minutes, document decisions, and track action items.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all project stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing weekly reports, project updates, progress photos, and executive summaries.
• Maintain organized communication records, including emails, meeting notes, logs, and formal correspondence.

Closeout and Turnover

• Assist with project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals, attic stock, inspections, testing reports, commissioning documents, and final punch list items.
• Track closeout requirements from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support final inspections, owner training, occupancy requirements, and turnover packages.
• Help ensure the project is properly closed out in accordance with contract requirements.

Entry-Level Expectations

Entry-level candidates are not expected to know everything on day one. The expectation is that they are willing to learn, ask good questions, stay organized, follow through, and develop strong construction management habits.

Entry-level responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, and project documentation.
• Learning how to read drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Supporting meeting minutes, project reports, and document control.
• Helping track materials, deliveries, and subcontractor information.
• Spending time in the field to understand construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent with daily project needs.

Mid-Level Expectations

Mid-level candidates should have a working understanding of project documentation, field coordination, subcontractor communication, and basic cost/schedule tracking.

Mid-level responsibilities may include:

• Managing RFIs, submittals, logs, and document control with limited supervision.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, design teams, and field staff.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to identify conflicts or missing information.
• Assisting with change management, procurement tracking, and schedule updates.
• Preparing meeting minutes, action item logs, and weekly project reports.
• Supporting quality control, punch lists, and closeout documentation.

Senior-Level Expectations

Senior-level candidates should be able to operate with a high level of independence and support the Project Manager in driving the project forward.

Senior-level responsibilities may include:

• Leading project documentation and project controls.
• Mentoring entry-level Project Engineers and project support staff.
• Anticipating issues before they impact cost, schedule, safety, or quality.
• Supporting subcontract negotiations, scope reviews, and change order management.
• Coordinating complex technical issues with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Assisting with schedule recovery plans, procurement strategies, and risk management.
• Helping lead project closeout, commissioning coordination, and turnover requirements.
• Representing the company professionally in owner, subcontractor, and design team meetings.

Qualifications

Depending on level, candidates should have some combination of the following:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent field experience, trade experience, military construction experience, or project coordination experience will also be considered.
• Internship, field engineering, project engineering, estimating, scheduling, or superintendent support experience is a plus.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, civil, manufacturing, energy, semiconductor, infrastructure, or complex building projects is preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Build, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar construction software is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, cost control, and closeout.
• Ability to work well with Project Managers, Superintendents, owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to identify problems, communicate clearly, and help develop practical solutions.
• Strong documentation discipline.
• Willingness to spend time in the field and understand how the work is actually built.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to grow in the construction industry.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Dependable and accountable.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Honest and professional.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Comfortable asking questions when something is unclear.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Focused on safety, quality, schedule, and doing the work right.
• Proactive rather than reactive.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and active construction site environments.
• Ability to walk job sites, climb stairs, access work areas, and observe field conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work around construction equipment, materials, noise, dust, and changing weather conditions.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project location.

Compensation and Level

This position may be filled at an entry-level, mid-level, or senior-level classification depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability.

Compensation will be based on experience, project background, technical ability, and level of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We value people who bring a strong work ethic, practical experience, sound judgment, and a willingness to be part of a team committed to building projects safely, professionally, and with discipline.