Construction Project Engineer (Mission Critical)

Gardner Builders•Minneapolis, MN

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gardner Builders is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects. This role involves coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Depending on project size and scope, the Project Engineer may serve as a project lead on small to midsize projects or provide daily support to a Project Manager on larger projects. The company emphasizes a hospitality-driven approach, focusing on building relationships and delivering exceptional results with core values of passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
1–2 years of professional construction experience on complex projects, such as mission-critical or industrial work (internships and co-ops not included).
A strong analytical mindset and enjoys working with numbers, data, and spreadsheets.
Approaches work with focus and follow-through, while staying flexible as priorities shift.
Comfortable engaging in technical conversations and building rapport with highly technical teams.
Curious about and open to learning complex systems, such as generators, chillers, and other critical infrastructure.
Basic understanding of general contracting and the project life cycle.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project scheduling tools, and Apple devices.
Collaborative, humble, and solutions-oriented mindset.
Currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Currently located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and/or Illinois.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of project management experience with a general contractor working on complex projects, such as mission-critical or industrial work.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or other construction management software.
Experience managing project documentation and financials.

Responsibilities

Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
Develop and track submittments, RFIs, change orders, and procurement logs.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of contracts, drawings, and other project documentation.
Generate, monitor, and update project schedules; identify deliverables and task owners.
Manage owner pay applications, invoices, and change documentation.
Support weekly project and OAC meetings with accurate notes and follow-up.
Obtain permits and required regulatory approvals.
Support project closeout by compiling O&M manuals, closeout packets, and punchlist follow-up.
Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, clients, and trade partners to ensure alignment.