Project Engineer

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports Design & Construction (D&C) projects by coordinating reviews, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment across teams, contractors, and stakeholders. Responsibilities span from early project development through closeout, with a focus on documentation, safety, scheduling, and compliance with IU Health standards. The role provides project management and design research support for projects ranging from $100,000 to $3 million. It assists the Project Manager with multiple projects at various stages, supporting tasks such as contract specifications, quality assurance, and reporting. The position contributes to project designs that prioritize patient, staff, visitor, and construction worker safety while aligning with IU Health’s mission to support whole-person care—mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is required.
Experience: Entry-level candidates who meet the education requirements up to those with 3 years of relevant healthcare project experience will be considered.
Understanding of project or construction management principles
Familiarity with business terminology and contracting methodologies
Basic financial or cost-control skills related to project management
Ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations and codes, including: NFPA Life Safety Code Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) regulations AIA Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities LEED standards International Building Code (IBC) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ability to multi-task and problem-solve
Strong tracking and reporting capabilities
Proficiency in MS Office
Experience with Trimble and Oracle
Must live in Indiana

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-specific certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating project reviews and meetings
Reviewing drawings, pay applications, and change orders
Conducting field walks and documenting progress
Cross-referencing progress against payment applications
Assisting with project closeout processes
Creating and tracking punch lists
Supporting schedule reviews
Attending owner/architect/contractor meetings
Collecting project data and updating progress metrics
Reviewing project safety
Supporting communication of patient and staff impacts
Conducting equipment reviews
Tracking and reporting procurement status
Tracking project progress and updating key metrics
Preplanning activities and project documentation review
Daily collaboration with: D&C team members Contracted firms Regional departments and cross-functional teams