Construction Project Engineer – AECOM Hunt
About The Position
AECOM Hunt is seeking an entry-level Construction Management Project Engineer to support the historic renovation of Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role offers hands-on experience working with construction professionals on a landmark collegiate stadium project. The position is expected to begin in January 2027 and is based on-site. The Project Engineer assists with planning and coordinating subcontractor activities, monitoring work for conformance with project plans and quality standards, and overseeing construction crafts and trades within an assigned area. The role works under continual supervision and receives technical and operational direction from an assigned Superintendent or Project Manager. It also supports accurate project documentation and information flow, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes, and may interact with clients, architects, and design professionals to confirm design compliance and client satisfaction. The position promotes communication among field and project management, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors to support construction in accordance with plans, specifications, and company quality standards. The employee is expected to continue building professional knowledge and training skills. A completed bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or a similar major is required. The role is on-site in Lincoln, Nebraska, with compensation of $40.10–$74.18 per hour. Relocation assistance may be offered. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- Completed bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or a similar major.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
- Prior internship experience within the construction industry.
- Experience working on a live construction site.
- Ability to follow directions and interact with all levels of management on a working construction project.
- Experience engaging with multiple trades on a construction project.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and coordinating subcontractor activities within the assigned area.
- Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence to project plans and promote quality control of installations.
- Assist in overseeing construction crafts and trades within an assigned area.
- Follow direction from field management and receive technical and operational direction from the assigned Superintendent or Project Manager.
- Enforce policies, procedures, and related work rules established by Field Management.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate information in document control systems, project management systems, software, and databases, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
- When requested, interface with the client, architect, and design professionals to support compliance with design intent and client satisfaction.
- Help maintain effective communication among field management, project management, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors.
- Support construction that complies with plans, specifications, and company quality standards.
- Continuously expand and update professional knowledge and training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Relocation assistance may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
