Project Engineer - Doors Frames Hardware

DPR Construction • Raleigh-Durham - Office & Warehouse, NC

5d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports successful delivery of Self-Perform Work (SPW) construction projects by applying working knowledge of project activities, methods, and leading practices in self-perform operations. The role collaborates with SPW crews, project management teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to help ensure scope requirements, production schedules, and quality standards are achieved. It contributes to efficient execution by monitoring crew productivity, tracking material usage, identifying project issues, and finding actionable solutions to maintain progress. The Project Engineer also shares practical project knowledge and participates in continuous improvement initiatives focused on SPW tasks and processes.

The role assists with reviewing contract drawings, specifications, and submittals; resolving standard technical questions; monitoring schedules, budgets, and labor productivity; supporting quality and safety protocols; maintaining detailed project documentation; and communicating field progress and issues. A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required, along with 2–4 years of relevant experience. OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification is preferred, and completion of the OSHA 30 program is required within six months of hire.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• Complete the OSHA 30 program within six months of hire.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and not require current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing contract drawings, specifications, and submittals for SPW scopes to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with project and crew requirements.
• Collaborate with SPW project managers, superintendents, and project teams to resolve standard technical questions related to self-perform scopes of work.
• Monitor SPW activity schedules and budgets, track labor productivity, and report variances to support timely corrective actions.
• Support implementation of standard SPW-specific quality assurance and safety protocols throughout self-perform work.
• Prepare and maintain SPW project documentation, including daily crew reports, time and material logs, equipment usage records, and field change documentation.
• Identify opportunities for incremental improvements in SPW processes and contribute to developing leading practices with guidance.
• Participate in SPW coordination meetings and communicate field progress, production rates, and issues to crews, project managers, and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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