Assistant Project Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Project Engineer is a high-impact, early-career role designed for individuals seeking deep exposure to real asset development and construction execution. This role supports complex projects from due diligence through construction, with direct involvement in field work, technical analysis, cost and schedule tracking, and cross-functional coordination. The Assistant Project Engineer role is intentionally structured to develop future Project Engineers and Project Managers by pairing hands-on technical work with direct visibility into how design, cost, risk, and execution decisions are made on institutional-quality assets. Success in the Assistant Project Engineer role is defined as an individual who produces accurate and reliable field and technical documentation with minimal rework, increases independence in plan review, coordination, and issue resolution, has strong working relationships with project teams, consultants, and contractors, and has consistent delivery of high quality work under tight timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
- Zero to three (0-3) years of progressive construction, engineering, real estate development, or related field experience required
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience considered
- Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include Excel, Word, Outlook, and project documentation tools
- Must have exposure to construction and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam)
- Must be able to complete a background check deemed acceptable by the Company
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to marina, waterfront, or technically complex real estate assets experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Project Execution and Coordination
- Support Project Managers and Project Engineers in active project delivery across planning, design, and construction phases
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, surveyors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information flow
- Assist with procurement, logistics, scheduling updates, and milestone tracking
- Proactively identify gaps, conflicts, or risks and escalate with recommended solutions
- Technical and Field-Based Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site visits to verify progress, document conditions, and validate construction against plans
- Assist in the preparation of site plans, exhibits, and technical documentation used in design, approvals, and investment decisions
- Documentation, Reporting, and Controls
- Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and supporting documentation
- Maintain clean, well-organized project records and document control systems
- Analysis, Planning, and Due Diligence
- Review engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports with increasing independence
- Support cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, and budget tracking
- Contribute to feasibility analysis, pre-development efforts, and acquisition due diligence
- Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
- Assist in ensuring compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
