Commercial Construction Project Engineer

The Contractor Consultants; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured bonuses

Monthly truck allowance

Company fuel card

Executive mentorship

401(k) with 3% match

Comprehensive medical plan

Job summary

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. / NGFS (Natural Gas Fueling Solutions) in St. Peters, MO is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Engineer to anchor field administration, submittals, RFIs, and quality control on nationwide energy projects.

This Stage 1 role offers a clear growth path toward an Assistant Project Manager, with mentorship, benefits, and competitive pay aligned to experience. Expect travel up to 75% and close collaboration with PMs, superintendents, and executives.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in commercial construction or engineering roles.
• Bachelor's in CM/CE/ME/AE or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, MS Project, and MS Office 365.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical document control, submittals, RFIs, and as-builts.
• Coordinate trade work and ensure QA/QC per plans.
• Support CPM scheduling and look-ahead updates in MS Project.
• Assist with procurement, change orders, and preconstruction tasks.
• Participate in safety audits and OAC meetings.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Blueprint literacy

Software proficiency

Mobility / travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office 365

Procore

BuildingConnected

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Engineer — NGFS Alternative Energy Division (APM & PM Growth Track)

Company Name: Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. / NGFS (Natural Gas Fueling Solutions)

Location: St. Peters, MO (St. Louis Metro / Regional Project Deployment Up to 75% Travel Required)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday

Industry: Alternative Energy Infrastructure, Compressed/Liquefied Natural Gas (CNG/LNG), Commercial General Contracting, Site Development, and Design-Build

Pay Scale: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 base annual salary based on experience

Incentives: Structured Performance Bonuses, Conditional Monthly Truck & Fleet Allowance, Corporate Fuel Card, Executive Mentorship Program, Corporate 401(k) with Guaranteed 3% Match (upon 1-year eligibility), Comprehensive Medical Plan with Company Contributions, Company-Paid OSHA 30 Certification

The Opportunity

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, ambitious Commercial Construction Project Engineer — NGFS Alternative Energy Division (APM & PM Growth Track) to anchor technical field administration and document control operations based out of St. Peters, MO.

Positioned as Stage 1 of our structured project management division within our alternative energy arm, NGFS (Natural Gas Fueling Solutions), this role is explicitly designed for high-performing Project Engineers (PEs) and recent construction management or engineering graduates ready to master field operations, submittals, RFIs, and quality control across nationwide alternative energy infrastructure builds. Working directly alongside experienced Project Managers, superintendents, and executive leaders, you will take operational ownership over technical document control, trade coordination, quantity takeoffs, and jobsite quality management. If you bring 1 to 3 years of commercial construction or engineering experience, blueprint reading fluency, and a drive to climb into an Assistant Project Manager (APM) role within 18 to 24 months, Cissell Mueller Construction provides top-tier compensation, travel allowances, and structured executive mentorship.

The Structured Career Pathway

Stage 1 — Foundation (Project Engineer - Your Starting Role): Master technical document control, submittals, RFI engineering, quantity tracking, as-builts, process piping details, and daily field QC inspections.

Stage 2 — Acceleration (Assistant Project Manager): Advance to assist with financial buyout strategies, master critical path CPM modeling, manage trade change orders, and co-lead client OAC meetings.

Stage 3 — Full Autonomy (Project Manager): Graduate to take complete profit-and-loss (P&L) ownership, commanding multi-million dollar commercial and energy infrastructure portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Document Control Architecture: Command the processing, review, and digital tracking of critical material submittals, shop drawings, product data, and process piping samples using Bluebeam Revu and project management software.
• RFI Engineering & Specification Audits: Identify plan discrepancies, formulate technical Requests for Information (RFIs), and cross-reference civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and P&ID specifications to resolve site conflicts early.
• Quality Control & Field Verification: Conduct routine site walkthroughs alongside superintendents to verify trade work meets plan specs, review punch lists, and maintain active as-built drawings across energy facilities.
• Trade Scheduling & Material Tracking: Track long-lead equipment and material deliveries (compressors, pressure vessels, dispensers), issue purchase order releases under PM guidance, and assist with short-term look-ahead schedule updates in Microsoft Project.
• Subcontractor Procurement Support: Assist with bid package assembly, trade scope reviews, and preliminary quantity takeoffs during preconstruction and buyout phases.
• Jobsite Safety Audits: Participate in jobsite safety inspections, enforcing corporate safety policies, hazardous area classifications, and OSHA regulations in active field environments.
• Meeting Facilitation & Administrative Logging: Assist with Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, document technical discussions, distribute daily field logs, and track action items to closeout.

What You Need To Succeed (Qualifications)

• Required
• Professional Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer (PE), Field Engineer, Construction Coordinator, or relevant commercial/industrial construction internship experience.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent field trade background).
• Blueprint & Spec Literacy: Strong working capability to read, navigate, and interpret commercial architectural blueprints, civil site drawings, structural details, P&ID schematics, and technical specifications.
• Software Competency: Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Mobility & Travel Flexibility: Complete willingness and flexibility to travel up to 75% to regional and national jobsite locations as construction deployment schedules dictate.
• Preferred
• Specialized Interest: Passion for alternative energy infrastructure (natural gas fueling, RNG, hydrogen, or mechanical process systems).
• Growth Ambition: A clear desire to absorb structured executive training and advance into an Assistant Project Manager role.
• Field & Safety Literacy: Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• Software Familiarity: Hands-on experience with commercial platforms such as Procore or BuildingConnected.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 base annual salary customized directly to technical construction background and experience.
• Fleet & Travel Provisions: Dedicated monthly corporate truck allowance (for active deployment months where travel applies), company fuel card, and monthly cell phone/technology stipend.
• Structured Executive Mentorship: Direct 1-on-1 mentorship pairing with executive leaders and weekly project review workshops.
• Performance Upside: Direct eligibility for structured corporate performance bonuses driven by project completion, safety metrics, and execution quality.
• Wealth & Retirement: Corporate 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a guaranteed 3% direct employer matching contribution upon eligibility (minimum of 1 year of service).
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage packaging with competitive company contributions alongside company-paid life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Earned Paid Time Off (PTO), dedicated personal sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Professional Growth: Company-provided OSHA 30 training and ongoing technical skill development tracks.

About Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. & NGFS

Cissell Mueller Construction, Inc. (CMCI) is a premier commercial general contractor recognized across the region for executing structural commercial builds, retail developments, and site projects with absolute integrity, speed, and precision. We foster a supportive, professional work climate anchored by customer satisfaction and internal career cultivation. Learn more about our commercial builds at https://builtbycm.com. NGFS (Natural Gas Fueling Solutions) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CMCI and operates as the company’s specialized alternative energy infrastructure division. NGFS combines technical energy infrastructure expertise with the construction resources and experience of CMCI to complete complex energy projects nationwide. Learn more about our alternative energy footprint at https://www.ngfs.com. Selection choices are guided strictly by job-related capabilities, technical construction management skills, and verified performance records.