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. The role is an in-office position based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and supports multiple projects across commercial construction, historical restoration, and underground pipe services. The Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program emphasizes in-field learning, competency-based development, and individual mentorship. Project Engineers build skills across multiple competencies before pursuing career paths such as project management, estimating, or construction management. The program is intended to develop participants into company leaders.
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.
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Enjoys communicating with different types of people and working collaboratively.
- Safety focused.
Responsibilities
- Develop skills in scheduling and production rate tracking.
- Develop skills in estimating.
- Develop skills in budget preparation and project cost control.
- Develop skills in safety management.
- Develop skills in quality control.
- Develop skills in business development and client relations.
- Develop skills in field resource management.
- Support multiple projects across commercial, historical restoration, and underground pipe service industries.
Benefits
- PECD program providing hands-on development.
- 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 coverage, 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
