Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Construction Project Engineer supports the Project Manager and project team in the planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of construction projects. This role serves as a critical link between field operations, design consultants, contractors, and owners—ensuring that project documentation, schedules, budgets, and quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and eager to grow into a Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Administration

• Assist in managing daily project activities, ensuring alignment with contract documents, schedules, and budgets
• Support the preparation and tracking of project schedules, work plans, and milestone deliverables
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and internal stakeholders

Document Control & Technical Review

• Manage and track submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and change requests
• Review construction documents for constructability, completeness, and coordination issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, logs, and reports

Cost & Change Management

• Assist in evaluating change orders, pricing proposals, and budget impacts
• Track project costs, commitments, and contingency usage
• Support monthly pay application reviews and progress verification

Field & Site Support

• Participate in site visits, inspections, and progress meetings
• Assist with issue resolution related to field conditions, design clarifications, and schedule impacts
• Support quality control and safety compliance efforts

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs
• Develop weekly and monthly project status reports
• Facilitate clear communication between field teams, management, and clients

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (required)

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in construction project support, engineering, or coordination
• Exposure to commercial, institutional, K-12, healthcare, municipal, or multi-family construction preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in construction technology platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on publicly funded or bond-funded projects (e.g., K-12, higher education, municipal)
• Familiarity with change order management, pay applications, and procurement processes
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Career Development Opportunity

This role is designed as a growth position with a defined pathway toward Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer, based on performance, leadership, and project complexity.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and active construction site environments
• Occasional travel to project sites as required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Johnson Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.