Construction Project Engineer

Build real, visible Chicagoland projects with a that promotes from within-plus a sign-on bonus (ask for details), strong mentorship, and a team that actually enjoys the work. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.

Salary:

$70,000 - $90,000 per year A bit about us: We're a well-established General Contractor headquartered in Chicagoland, delivering a mix of ground-up and complex renovation/interior projects for repeat clients. We're known for tight project execution, strong subcontractor relationships, and developing talent from Project Engineer APM PM with real training, real responsibility, and real support. Why join us?

Fast-track growth:

Clear path to Assistant PM and beyond; your development is planned, not accidental.

Strong mentorship:

You'll work closely with experienced PMs/Supers who will teach you how to run work, not just assign tasks.

Project variety:

Exposure to precon, buyout, field coordination, owner/architect communication, and closeout.

Healthy team culture:

High standards, low ego-people help each other win.

Competitive package:

Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO/holidays, vehicle/allowance (role dependent), bonus potential, and sign-on bonus for the right hire. Job Details What You'll Do Support the PM/Super team with day-to-day project execution from startup through closeout Track and distribute RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, drawings, and field reports Assist with subcontractor coordination, scopes, and document control Help manage schedules, procurement/logs, material tracking, and delivery coordination Participate in owner/architect/subcontractor meetings and follow-ups Support pay apps, change orders, cost coding, and basic budget tracking Assist with punch lists, O&M manuals, as-builts, and final closeout documentation Maintain organization across platforms (Procore/PlanGrid/Bluebeam/MS Project-depending on your background) What We're Looking For 1-4 years of experience in construction ( CM, or large subcontractor) or strong internship/co-op history Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related (or equivalent experience) Comfortable reading plans/specs and communicating with field + office teams Strong organization and follow-through (you'll own logs and drive action items) Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Procore/Bluebeam is a plus Valid driver's license; ability to travel locally to job sites as needed Nice-to-Haves Experience on commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, multifamily, or mixed-use projects Prior exposure to subcontract buyout, estimating/precon support, or CPM schedules

OSHA-10/30

(or willingness to obtain) Comp & Perks Competitive base salary + performance bonus potential Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates Medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO/holidays Training support + paid certifications (role dependent) Growth runway into APM/PM track Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy