Project Engineer

DPR Construction • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of construction projects independently, applying working knowledge of project activities. The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements, timelines, and quality standards are met. It contributes to efficient project execution by monitoring progress, identifying routine and non-routine project issues, and recommending solutions. The Project Engineer also shares general project knowledge and participates in continuous improvement initiatives involving moderately complex tasks and processes.

DPR describes its roles as commitments to building great things together. Employees are expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and act in the best interest of the team, customer, project, and organization. DPR emphasizes trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for the individual, integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset.

DPR Construction is a self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, it is a private, employee-owned company with offices around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of the OSHA 30 program within 6 months of hire is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance with project goals.
• Maintain regular field presence to support safe work execution, attend safety meetings such as stretch and flex, and engage in high-risk activity planning and controls.
• Coordinate with project managers and project teams to address standard technical questions and resolve general project issues.
• Monitor standard project schedules and budgets, track labor productivity, and report variances to support timely corrective actions under established guidelines.
• Support implementation of standard quality assurance and safety protocols throughout project phases.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including progress reports and technical records.
• Identify opportunities for incremental improvements and contribute to developing leading practices with guidance.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to team members and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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