Project Engineer I
About The Position
McShane Construction Company is hiring a Project Engineer I to help deliver multi-family, industrial, and commercial projects while developing project management skills. The role offers experience with project controls, project financials, and leading project meetings across multiple project lifecycles, with a focus on safety, timely delivery, budgets, and company quality standards. This is a full-time, in-office position. The candidate must live within one hour of Rosemont, Illinois; relocation is not offered. A valid U.S. driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S. are required. The stated salary is $78,000 per year, with final offers depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, cell phone allowance, and company-sponsored benefits. McShane Construction is a national general contractor established in 1984, specializing in multi-family, industrial, commercial, and healthcare markets. The company describes itself as female-owned and led and emphasizes integrity, innovation, collaboration, and an inclusive culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, design consultants, and trade partners.
- Proficiency with construction management software, including Salus and PlanGrid, and with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must live within one hour of Rosemont, Illinois.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. required.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review project drawings to become familiar with project details and scope.
- Assist in bid tab evaluation by reviewing subcontractor proposals and confirming scope.
- Assist in the PQM process for subcontractors.
- Create, maintain, and manage project RFIs, submittals, material procurement, drawings and drawing changes, meeting minutes, punch lists, and closeouts.
- Manage the review and approval process for project-control documents.
- Understand and analyze the executed Owner contract and review contract terms.
- Confirm subcontractor insurance compliance throughout the project.
- Participate in preparing job cost reports using accounting reports and field and project management resources.
- Participate in preparing Applications for Payment to the project owner.
- Research and provide options for resolving project challenges and conflicts.
- Participate in preparing and updating project schedules.
- Become familiar with the company’s Quality Assurance Program.
- Assist in managing Inspection Tracking Logs and QA/QC compliance logs.
- Become familiar with the company’s Safety Program.
- Participate in preparing project-specific safety plans.
- Participate in and assist with weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings.
- Perform weekly jobsite safety audits.
Benefits
- Vision, dental, and health coverage.
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Student loan assistance.
- 15 PTO days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Cell phone allowance.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
