Construction Project Engineer
About The Position
The Project Engineer is assigned to one or more projects under contract and works with Project Managers, Site Managers, the Director of Construction, and the Head of Construction. The role supports the Head of Construction with assigned tasks and assists the Director of Construction and Site Managers in monitoring project execution against contract requirements, specifications, and project metrics. This position is open to recent engineering graduates completing their degrees in December 2026. The Project Engineer supports project safety, schedule, quality, budget, and documentation. Duties include performing site safety audits; resolving assigned project issues; managing and reviewing project documents, submittals, transmittals, RFIs, schedules, and deliverables; conducting field productivity audits; documenting issues that could affect EXUS’ interests; and supporting independent engineer documentation review. Travel to project sites may be required up to 75%, and assignment to a project site may continue for an undetermined duration if project metrics indicate a need for additional onsite management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or construction management.
- At least 1 year of experience in a position of responsibility with a construction or engineering firm; internships count.
- Ability to travel as required, up to 75%, to project sites beyond the corporate office.
- Willingness to be assigned to a project site for an undetermined duration if project metrics indicate a need for additional onsite management.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience assisting with projects from groundbreaking through project turnover.
- Prior experience using Word, Excel, Primavera, and selected project management software.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Construction and Site Managers in monitoring projects against contract requirements, specifications, and project metrics.
- Perform safety audits and work with contractors and subcontractors to support safe site operations and a positive safety culture.
- Lead timely resolution of assigned issues that may affect project schedule, quality, or budget.
- Audit project files and drawings to ensure documents are orderly and current revisions are used at project sites.
- Obtain submittals, transmittals, and requests for information (RFIs) from vendors and contractors, and route or answer them in a timely manner.
- Review submittals, transmittals, RFIs, and schedules for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Follow up on submittals, transmittals, and RFIs to obtain additional information and action.
- Track deliverables, including schedule updates, lien waivers, and work plans, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Conduct field productivity audits tracking manpower, equipment, cycle times, and units installed.
- Assist project teams in documenting issues that could affect EXUS’ interests.
- Read drawings across disciplines, understand quality-control requirements, and assess project schedules for risks and opportunities.
- Support independent engineer documentation processes, including reviewing project documentation, identifying missing documents, answering questions, and submitting materials to engineers.
- Assist the Head of Construction with assigned tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
