Project Engineer - Commercial Construction - GPAC

A local, well-known General Contractor is looking to add a Project Engineer I onto their team! Are you someone that wants to work on large scale commercial projects, build a career portfolio, and have top of the line mentorship? Please read below and apply today! 

Position Summary of Project Engineer I: 

Project Engineers work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff and assist with the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority and Project Engineer I’s are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Engineer I’s are expected to work with team members at all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. They are also expected to grow and maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the following duties with support and direction from a Project Manager
• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion
• Perform project closeout

Position Qualifications:

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or other related field preferred
• Prior Co-Op / Internship experience in construction field preferred
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please apply or email me directly at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.