Project Engineer - SUMMER 2026

LG Group • Chicago, IL

85d

About The Position

LG Builders is a full-service construction company powered by collaboration, creativity, and resourcefulness. Our portfolio is diverse but focuses on hospitality, retail, core and shell, residential and multi-family. Everything we do is powered by our people. Our culture is founded on collaborative teamwork, empowerment of our people, and an employee experience focused on growth and development making LG a best-in-industry place to work. With a deep recognition that we will only go as far as our people will take us, we are committed to investing in our talent through consistent mentorship and continuous feedback with a focus on career growth through goal setting. At LG Group, we know a career is more than just a job, it’s the pursuit of passion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Efficiently prioritize tasks and identify critical path items.
• Flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and process-focused.
• Frequent, proactive, and effective communication skills.
• Experience in hospitality, trades, sales, or similar roles preferred but not required.
• Strong technical, administrative and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Sage 300, Microsoft Project and Procore preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and manuals is helpful but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality, trades, sales, or similar roles preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Microsoft Project and Procore preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and manuals is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, organize, and maintain both digital and hard copy project folders per company standards, ensuring all documents are properly proofread and edited.
• Collect and manage subcontractor Certificates of Insurance, ensuring compliance through consistent follow-up, and regularly communicate with subcontractors on invoicing, RFIs, submittals, and bids.
• Assist the Project Manager and Project Executive with estimating, bid proposals, contract administration, and change order tracking.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, distribute meeting minutes, and work with accounting to collect waivers at project closeout.
• Help the Superintendent with supply orders, labor coordination, material procurement, and storage, ensuring smooth project operations.
• Maintain and update the company bidders list for the LG Advantage division, and track project submittals and insurance compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree