Project Engineer

Findorff Current Openings•Madison, WI

73d•Onsite

About The Position

At Findorff, we bring expertise and value in construction that extends far beyond building. Since 1890, we’ve grown from humble beginnings into one of the region’s most trusted construction firms — driven by strong relationships, a dedication to safety, quality, and craftsmanship, and a commitment to the communities we serve. As a Project Engineer at Findorff, you’ll gain hands-on experience across every phase of construction from preconstruction through project closeout. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams while building the technical, financial, and leadership skills needed to grow into a future role in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

Requirements

Internship, co-op experience, or exposure to real-world construction, field engineering, estimating, or project management
Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and project coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook with the ability to learn construction management and scheduling software

Responsibilities

Support Project Management: Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, document control, and project communication to keep work organized and moving forward.
Contribute to Scheduling & Coordination: Help develop, update, and distribute project schedules while supporting short-term planning, meetings, and coordination with field teams and subcontractors.
Assist in Procurement & Contracts: Support subcontract preparation, bidding activities, procurement tracking, and contract documentation while learning compliance requirements.
Participate in Preconstruction: Gain exposure to estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid package preparation, constructability reviews, and subcontractor outreach.
Support Field Operations: Assist Superintendents with safety initiatives, material coordination, cost tracking, productivity reporting, and quality control processes.
Develop Financial Awareness: Assist with cost tracking, invoice coding, change order support, and monthly reporting while building a foundational understanding of project financials.
Build Leadership & Communication Skills: Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while developing strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.