Commercial Drywall Project Engineer

360 Headhunter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Headhunter is seeking a Drywall Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial drywall and interior construction projects. You will review drawings and specs, coordinate with general contractors and field personnel, and help ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You should have a degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to read construction plans and manage multiple

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to read construction plans and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, construction software, and commercial construction practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with general contractors and field personnel.
• Manage RFIs and submittals.
• Assist with material procurement.
• Track project costs and schedules.
• Prepare change orders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading construction plans

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Drywall Project Engineer - Job Description

The Drywall Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial drywall and interior construction projects to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing construction drawings and specifications, coordinating with general contractors and field personnel, managing RFIs and submittals, assisting with material procurement, tracking project costs and schedules, preparing change orders, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to read construction plans and manage multiple priorities. Experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, construction software, and commercial construction practices is preferred. The Project Engineer works closely with project managers and superintendents to support quality control, safety compliance, labor productivity, and overall project profitability.