Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Chicago
About The Position
PULLMAN, a Structural Group Company, is hiring an entry-level Construction Project Engineer for its Chicago team, based in the office in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The team supports a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial work, historical restoration, and underground pipe services. The Project Engineer is expected to support multiple projects across these industries. The role is part of PULLMAN’s Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program, which emphasizes hands-on, in-field learning, competency-based development, and individual mentorship. Project Engineers develop skills in scheduling and production-rate tracking, estimating, budget preparation and project cost control, safety management, quality control, business development and client relations, and field resource management. The program is intended to prepare participants for future company leadership and offers career paths such as project management, estimating, and construction management. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, works well in a collaborative team environment, manages time effectively, meets deadlines, communicates with different kinds of people, stays organized, and prioritizes safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
- At least one relevant internship experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
- Aptitude for solving problems.
- Reliable transportation from the office to job sites.
Responsibilities
- Support multiple projects across commercial, historical restoration, and underground pipe services work.
- Develop construction skills in scheduling and production-rate tracking.
- Develop skills in estimating, budget preparation, and project cost control.
- Develop skills in safety management and quality control.
- Develop skills in business development and client relations.
- Develop skills in field resource management.
- Participate in the competency-based PECD program and individual mentorship.
Benefits
- Hands-on development through the PECD Program.
- Internal career flexibility.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Performance-dependent bonus structure.
- Cell-phone reimbursement.
- 401(k) eligibility upon hire.
- 3% 401(k) match.
- 15 days of vacation available upon hire.
- Wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and FSA.
- Paid holidays.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Caring work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
