Project Engineer - Commercial General Contractor

About Our Client

This mix gives their team exposure to a variety of building types and challenges, and keeps the work interesting and diverse.

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with overall project planning, coordination, and execution.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and meeting minutes.
• Support project scheduling, including updating look‑ahead schedules and monitoring progress against the master schedule.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and engineers to ensure timely delivery of materials and information.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to identify constructability issues or conflicts.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and reports to ensure contract compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Assist with procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking material lead times.
• Conduct site walk throughs to verify work in place, quality standards, and adherence to safety policies.
• Help manage change events by gathering pricing, performing quantity takeoffs, and assisting with change order processing.
• Support cost control by reviewing invoices, monitoring quantities, and updating budget tracking tools.
• Participate in OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings; document and distribute action items.
• Assist in punch list development, closeout documentation, and turnover packages at project completion.
• Promote and uphold company safety standards, quality expectations, and professional conduct on the jobsite.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related construction field preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in commercial construction, internships included.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, including plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Solid grasp of basic construction sequencing, materials, and building systems.
• Proficient in common project‑management and construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, scheduling tools).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, logs, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and following through to completion.
• Able to work both in the office and on active construction sites.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to maintaining safe work environments and upholding company standards for quality and professionalism.

• Base salary up to $90k (depending on experience)
• Vehicle allowance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 2 Weeks of PTO - Increases to 3 weeks after 1st year
• 9 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) - 25% match up to 8% of base salary