Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Michael Page US; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Diverse project portfolio

PTO 2 weeks

Discretionary bonuses

401(k)

Healthcare coverage

ESOP potential

Job summary

MPI in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Engineer to support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, document control, and coordination across a range of healthcare, education, municipal, and industrial projects.

You will partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to track progress, budgets, and milestones, attending project sites 50/50 between office and field operations while leveraging Viewpoint and other construction tech to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar role.
• Strong employment tenure and clear career progression history.
• Comfortable splitting time between the office and project sites (roughly 50/50).
• Tech-savvy with experience using construction management software; Viewpoint experience is beneficial.
• Professional communicator with leadership potential and a collaborative, team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, document control, and project coordination
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to track progress, budgets, and project milestones
• Attend project sites throughout Central Ohio and assist with field operations and contractor coordination
• Maintain project documentation and utilise construction technology platforms to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while developing future leadership skills

Skills

Project coordination

Construction management software

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Viewpoint software

Office/field balance

Job description

• Clear path to PM & senior leadership


• Local projects, family-first culture

About Our Client

This established employee-focused contractor has over 200 team members and delivers $150M-$200M in annual construction volume. The business operates across healthcare, education, municipal, public safety, industrial, office, and commercial sectors, offering steady project pipelines, strong leadership accessibility, and a culture built around long-term careers rather than project-by-project hiring.

Job Description

• Support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, document control, and project coordination


• Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to track progress, budgets, and project milestones


• Attend project sites throughout Central Ohio and assist with field operations and contractor coordination


• Maintain project documentation and utilise construction technology platforms to ensure accuracy and efficiency


• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while developing future leadership skills

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Engineer should have:

• Previous experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar role


• Strong employment tenure and clear career progression history


• Comfortable splitting time between the office and project sites (roughly 50/50)


• Tech-savvy with experience using construction management software; Viewpoint experience is beneficial


• Professional communicator with leadership potential and a collaborative, team-first approach

What's on Offer

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 + bonus potential

• Direct mentorship from senior leaders and a defined path toward Project Management and beyond


• Diverse project portfolio including healthcare, higher education, K-12, municipal, and industrial developments


• 2 weeks PTO, discretionary bonuses, 401(k), strong healthcare coverage, and potential future ESOP participation