Project Engineer II

41 North Contractors • Lisle, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer oversees technical and administrative aspects of construction projects to help ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to required standards. Under the direction of an experienced project management professional, the role manages project resources and documentation, coordinates with contractors and consultants, monitors progress, and helps resolve project issues. The position supports project managers and teams with contracts, scopes of work, submittals, procurement tracking, job-cost files, closeout documentation, and warranty manuals. Work is performed in person.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent.
• 2–6+ years of experience in commercial construction and restaurant projects.
• Working knowledge of Procore or related software.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and aptitude for problem solving.
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
• Positive and encouraging personality.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team’s success.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Construction or building background.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the project manager and project team to maximize productivity and complete work in a timely manner.
• Create and manage contracts and scopes of work, and help discuss and streamline the process.
• Support and manage the submittal process, including entering and maintaining submittal information in Procore.
• Prepare and maintain project procurement logs, check drawings for missing items or materials, and follow up with subcontractors for samples, shop drawings, and specification sheets.
• Report submittal-log progress to directors of operations weekly.
• Enter subcontractor contract information and scope items into Procore with the project manager, and track contracts and scopes through execution.
• Request certificates of insurance as contracts and scopes are issued, and ensure subcontractors meet applicable owner and 41 North Contractor insurance requirements unless waived by a partner.
• Prepare closeout and warranty manual requests for subcontractors and examine owner contracts and project drawings for closeout documentation requirements.
• Ensure contracts, scopes of work, certificates of insurance, and other requirements are processed promptly.
• Coordinate efficiently with the project team and outside consultants, including architects, engineers, and owner representatives.
• Participate in weekly project status updates with directors of operations.
• Track and update job-cost files with contract and purchase order status.
• Follow up with project managers and subcontractors regarding missing requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a 70/30 employer split, beginning the first of the month after the first 60 days.
• Life, dental, and vision coverage fully paid by the employer, beginning the first of the month after the first 60 days.
• 40 hours of paid sick time.
• 80 accrued vacation hours through the year.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Auto/cell stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level