Project Engineer - Career Start - Frederick, MD (July 2026)

Suffolk Construction • Frederick, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests, providing value across the entire project lifecycle through core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment. By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through their Seamless Platform, they connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices. They manage some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish, and is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative, and caring, looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. This is an entry-level rotational program for recent college graduates with 0-2 years work experience. The Project Engineer participates in Suffolk’s two-year career development program, Career Start, which consists of three eight-month rotations in Project Management, Estimating, and Field Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Liberal Arts, or a related field
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Computer Literate
• Good communication skills
• Accurate with an attention to detail
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

• Assist with a Subcontractor database
• Assist with assembling Bid Documents for pricing
• Document Take-off’s: Specification review and preliminary scope development
• Quantity take-off, use of “Digitizer”, manual scales, etc.
• Organize the take-off using spreadsheets
• Develop bid clarifications and RFI’s
• Participate in the project “Walk-Through” as required
• Review trade duration (with subcontractors) for input to the Project Schedule
• Assist with the development and updating of the scope sheet for subcontractor pricing
• Develop Trade Spreadsheet for Subcontractors’ Bids
• Assist with Subcontractor pricing
• Assist in development of the detailed estimate
• Participate in Architect/Owner Meetings
• Assist with Preparation of “Hard Bids”
• Assist in writing: Qualifications and Assumptions for Contract
• Establishing the Accepted Value Engineering
• Establishing the Alternate Pricing
• Confirming the Document List
• Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of document control
• Knowledge on reading and processing basic shop drawings and comparing them to project documents.
• Verification of shop drawings to field conditions
• Gain a basic understanding of the Exhibit B process
• Assist in maintenance of project files
• Support the quality control and punch list process
• Gain a basic understanding of the construction process, including the means and methods of various trades
• Assist with site logistics and Construction Management Plan
• Assist with establishing and maintaining vertical and horizontal control on the project
• Assist with safety requirements on the job
• Assist with the Baseline Schedule updates
• Assist Superintendent with project documentation including the daily report
• Assist with creation of Change Orders and understand the processes and procedures around them
• Assist with purchasing process, from procurement through execution of the Subcontract/PO
• Assist with the back charge process
• Assist with processing of vendor and subcontractor requisitions
• Knowledge on reading and processing shop drawings and comparing them to project documents
• Gain a basic understanding of contract documents
• Assist with the owner requisition process
• Support the punch list process and work with the team to develop O&M Manuals and as-built warranty information
• Assist with the submittal, procurement, and delivery process
• Participate in project meetings

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
• access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
• dental, and vision insurance plans
• virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
• generous paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
• company paid and voluntary life insurance
• tax deferred savings accounts
• 10 backup daycare days each year
• short- and long-term disability
• commuter benefits and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees