Associate Project Engineer

Performance-Contracting-2; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its Carmel, Indiana operations. This hands-on role serves as a launching pad for future leaders, offering exposure to project management and estimating in a growing, employee-owned organization.

The position involves safety meetings, punch list management, QA/QC support, RFIs/submittals, labor control, and material coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Science, or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills
• Strong customer service skills and relationship-building abilities
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and initiative
• Works well under pressure and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conducting safety meetings
• Creating and managing punch lists
• Supporting the Quality Control Measures outlined in PCI’s QA/QC program
• Preparing RFI’s and submittals
• Labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance
• Quantitative takeoffs for material ordering
• Supporting the implementation of the job schedule
• Coordinating warranties and O&M’s
• Material coordination with purchase orders and invoicing

Skills

MS Office

Reading drawings/specs

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Initiative

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing employee-owned organization as an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its Indianapolis 551 operations based in Carmel, Indiana.

The Associate Project Engineer role serves as a launching pad for future leaders within PCI. It's a dynamic position offering hands‑on experience in project management and estimating, setting the stage for professional growth and career advancement in an innovative environment.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conducting safety meetings
• Creating and managing punch lists
• Supporting the Quality Control Measures outlined in PCI’s QA/QC program
• Preparing RFI’s and submittals
• Labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance
• Quantitative takeoffs for material orderingSupporting the implementation of the job schedule
• Coordinating warranties and O&M’s
• Material coordination with purchase orders and invoicing

Salary range: $72,600-$77,600 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

This position is safety-sensitive.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Basic Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Science, or comparable work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills and relationship-building abilities
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Works well under pressure and deadlines

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA certifications
• Experience with Construction
• Willing to travel/relocate based on project needs