Job Description

Project Engineer

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Typically 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (50–60 hours/week as project demands require)
Compensation: $45,000–$60,000 + Performance Bonus

Responsibilities

Project Administration & Documentation

• Organize and maintain project files, contracts, permits, submittals, and project records
• Support contract and subcontract administration
• Ensure project documentation meets company and regulatory requirements
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and calendars
• Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Coordinate activities between field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients
• Serve as a point of contact for project-related communication
• Prepare meeting minutes, project updates, and status reports
• Support client communication and relationship management
• Assist with invoice processing and project billing
• Track project costs, expenditures, change orders, and budget performance
• Maintain project reporting, backlog reports, and work-in-progress documentation
• Support project inspections and quality documentation
• Assist with risk identification and issue resolution
• Ensure project activities comply with safety and quality standards
• Coordinate closeout documentation, warranties, and final project records
• Assist with as-built documentation and project turnover requirements

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Experience with Bluebeam preferred
• Construction, civil engineering, project coordination, or related experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn project management and estimating software
• Civil plan reading experience is helpful but not required
• Self-motivated with a desire to build a long-term career in construction

Preferred Experience

• Construction project coordination
• RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Scheduling and document control
• Vendor and subcontractor coordination
• Civil construction or infrastructure projects
• Microsoft Project experience