Project Engineer J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. parental leave, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Wisconsin, Madison Oct 24, 2026

Description At Findorff, we bring expertise and value in construction that extends far beyond building. Since 1890, we've grown from humble beginnings into one of the region's most trusted construction firms - driven by strong relationships, a dedication to safety, quality, and craftsmanship, and a commitment to the communities we serve. What We Are Looking For Internship, co-op experience, or exposure to real-world construction, field engineering, estimating, or project management

Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when needed

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

Basic understanding of construction processes, building systems, and project coordination

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook with the ability to learn construction management and scheduling software What You'll Do As a Project Engineer at Findorff, you'll gain hands-on experience across every phase of construction from preconstruction through project closeout. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams while building the technical, financial, and leadership skills needed to grow into a future role in Project Management, Field Operations, or Preconstruction.

Support Project Management:

Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, document control, and project communication to keep work organized and moving forward.

Contribute to

Scheduling & Coordination:

Help develop, update, and distribute project schedules while supporting short-term planning, meetings, and coordination with field teams and subcontractors.

Assist in

Procurement & Contracts:

Support subcontract preparation, bidding activities, procurement tracking, and contract documentation while learning compliance requirements.

Participate in

Preconstruction:

Gain exposure to estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid package preparation, constructability reviews, and subcontractor outreach.

Support Field Operations:

Assist Superintendents with safety initiatives, material coordination, cost tracking, productivity reporting, and quality control processes.

Develop Financial Awareness:

Assist with cost tracking, invoice coding, change order support, and monthly reporting while building a foundational understanding of project financials.

Build Leadership & Communication Skills:

Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, architects, and trade partners while developing strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Why Findorff Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career

Local work with most projects within an hour of your main office

Stable, predictable pipeline driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients

Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors

People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus:

competitive compensation, 401(k) + contributions, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, onsite fitness center, heated parking, and strong career development support. Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in. Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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