Project Engineer

Loberg Construction • Palatine, IL

18d • $55,000 - $65,000 • 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.

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

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 submittals, 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees