Project Engineer - Summer 2026 (Midwest)
About The Position
Project Engineers will assist the project team in all stages of the project including preconstruction planning, buyout, daily project management, and closeout. This role will assist in obtaining, coordinating, and distributing the information and authorizations required to construct the project on time, within budget and to quality standards. Possible locations for Project Engineers include Minneapolis, MN and Madison, WI. Please note these locations are subject to change. Travel: Project Engineers are based on the project site and in temporary construction trailers/offices close to the site.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.
- Internship experience is preferred.
- Strong computer skills and general knowledge of Office 365 are required; Procore PM Software and Blue Beam knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans and financial reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to present information to Trade Partners using the following tools: telephone, written logs, email, mobile devices, cameras, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Positive and collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Understand and have a working knowledge of contract documents including all drawings and specifications and clearly communicate required information to relevant teams and trades.
- Request and review subcontractor certificates for compliance.
- Maintain and update all document controls for the project including, but not limited to: Contract documents, specifications, geotechnical reports, permits, clarifications, field sketches, inspections, daily field reports, sign-in sheets, meeting minutes, submittal logs, RFI logs, change order logs and safety meeting reports.
- Assist the Project Management & Field Management teams with: Processing change requests and change proposals for price review Managing the overall cost management of the project budget by controlling expenditures, coordinate billings, and identifying work not covered by subcontractors. Drafting agendas, scheduling meetings, and distributing meeting minutes. Taking progress photos of job site. Obtaining occupancy of the project, including participating in the final inspections and approvals by various municipalities. Resolving all punch list issues prior to occupancy. Closeout, financial closeout and obtain Certificate of Substantial Completion.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment to the jobsite to maintain quality and schedule.
- Leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) applications with VDC department.
- Provide weekly project updates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
