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Project Engineer

Chicago, IL

On-site Full time

$77,000 to $98,000 a year

The employer is a construction manager and general contractor with a long record of complex builds.

Our Chicago office is growing, and we need a Project Engineer who can work independently from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative construction engineering group and report to the construction engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Chicago location.

What you’ll do

  • Support closeout documentation
  • Track budgets and costs alongside the project manager
  • Attend owner and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes
  • Coordinate subcontractors and track the project schedule
  • Manage RFIs, submittals and change orders on commercial construction projects
  • Review drawings and specifications for conflicts

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience with Procore or similar construction software
  • Ability to read construction drawings

Nice to have

  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Experience on projects over $20M

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $77,000 – $98,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Wellness stipend
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid professional licensing and society memberships
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account with employer contribution

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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