Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Construction Project Engineer to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commercial construction processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, submittals, and other project documents.


• Assist with the preparation, processing, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.


• Coordinate submittals with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants.


• Maintain accurate project logs, including RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and potential issues.


• Track long-lead materials and communicate potential procurement or delivery issues to the project team.


• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.


• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item logs.


• Review shop drawings and submittals for completeness and coordinate technical reviews with the appropriate project team members.


• Assist with quality control and ensure project documentation supports compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.


• Help maintain project records, correspondence, drawings, specifications, and closeout documentation.


• Assist with punch-list tracking, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial construction, engineering, or project coordination experience preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Practical field experience may also be considered.


• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, terminology, and project documentation.


• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar platforms preferred.


• Familiarity with construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is a plus.


• Ability to travel to and work from active construction sites is required.

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Preconstruction and estimating


• Procurement and subcontractor management


• Construction cost control and forecasting


• Project closeout and turnover


• Ground-up commercial construction


• Tenant improvements and renovations


• Office, retail, hospitality, or mixed-use projects


• Industrial and manufacturing facilities


• Multi-Family, mid-rise and high-rise