Project Engineer

Loberg Construction • Palatine, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting project delivery by managing documentation, coordinating communication, and assisting with day-to-day project operations. Working alongside project managers and field staff, this position helps maintain organization, accuracy, and momentum throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires the employee to live in the Chicagoland area. Please only apply if this applies to you.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Architecture, Construction Management or related field or minimum of 2 years of experience working in a commercial construction environment
• Knowledge of basic building design and construction systems
• Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals
• Ability to compile and analyze data
• Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills
• Must live in the Chicagoland area

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting projects ranging from $50K – $10M (+) contracts in the commercial, restaurant, retail, healthcare and/or industrial construction environments
• Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes
• Willingness to grow into a leader and member of a dedicated team
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology
• Desired Computer Applications Experience: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Assist in soliciting subcontractors, the permitting paperwork, setting up of the job site logistics, and the assembly of subcontractor scopes of work
• Manage commitments in Project Management Software to include Prime Contracts, Subcontractor/Vendor Contracts, Purchase Orders, Owner and Subcontractor Change Orders
• Track all documentation for compliance with in Procore to show final approval and execution to include Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, Certificates of Insurance, W9’s, Purchase Orders, Owner and Subcontractor Change Orders
• Receive, review, submit and track subcontractor/vendor submittmits, shop drawings and Requests for Information
• Establish and maintain within Procore project logs to include Procurement log, RFI log, Submittal log, Safety log, etc.
• Develop, maintain and distribute meeting agendas and minutes and attend onsite meetings that may require meeting minutes
• Responsible for compiling project Close-Out package to include Warranty letters, O&M’s, As-Builts, etc.
• Assist in the assembly and review of Pay Applications, as required
• Assist in obtaining required Certificate of Occupancy and any other applicable approvals

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation with consistent pay increases and bonuses
• Premier Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA with Company contributions
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Remote Available
• Summer Hours
• Competitive PTO package, increasing after three years of employment and the ability to roll over up to 40 hours
• A wonderful culture and team environment… Lots of fun and the very best team!

What This Job Offers

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