Construction Project Engineer

Purple Cow Recruiting; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Perlo Construction seeks a Commercial Construction Project Engineer in Cherokee, Alabama to support complex projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate technical and operational needs, review drawings, manage submittals, budgets, and schedules, and collaborate with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

The role demands 5+ years in commercial construction, strong documentation skills, and the ability to travel to active sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related commercial construction experience REQUIRED
• Experience supporting projects from planning through completion REQUIRED
• Ability to independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, and subcontractor coordination REQUIRED
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specs, and plans REQUIRED
• Experience identifying constructability concerns and field issues REQUIRED
• Experience managing submittals, RFI, change proposals, and owner changes REQUIRED
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost tracking, and client billing REQUIRED
• Experience creating or maintaining construction project schedules REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing subcontractor quotes and vendor procurement REQUIRED
• Knowledge of commercial construction materials, terminology, and field operations REQUIRED
• Excellent written communication for reports, emails, and meeting minutes REQUIRED
• Ability to travel to active jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to navigate active jobsites physically REQUIRED
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and operational needs with project stakeholders
• Review blueprints and specifications for constructability and field issues
• Manage submittals, RFIs, EOs, and change orders
• Support budget updates, cost tracking, and monthly projections
• Create and maintain project schedules with PMs and superintendents
• Review quotes and assist with vendor procurement and negotiations
• Prepare proposals, clarifications, and value-engineering options
• Lead documentation workflows and maintain project records
• Attend and lead onsite meetings with clients and architects
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentor junior Project Engineers and support training

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation management

Cost tracking

Subcontractor coordination

Client communication

Quality control

Mentoring

Multitasking

Field coordination

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Full Time | Commercial Construction | Project Engineering

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

POSITION OVERVIEW

Perlo Construction is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Engineer to support complex projects from initial planning through final closeout in Cherokee, Alabama. This position combines technical project coordination, document control, cost tracking, field collaboration, subcontractor management, and client communication within a fast-paced commercial construction environment.

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, architects, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and field crews. Candidates should be comfortable independently managing project documentation and engineering controls while helping ensure work is completed accurately, safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and contractual requirements.

• Support the technical execution and coordination of commercial construction projects from conception through completion.
• Review blueprints, structural drawings, specifications, and complete plan sets to identify constructability concerns, discrepancies, and potential field issues.
• Manage submittals, requests for information, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders.
• Coordinate daily technical and operational needs with construction professionals, subcontractors, vendors, clients, architects, and field teams.
• Assist Project Managers with budget updates, cost tracking, monthly projections, client billing, and invoice review.
• Estimate construction management activities and self-perform work items.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Superintendent to create, update, and maintain project schedules.
• Review subcontractor quotes, support vendor procurement, and assist with negotiations.
• Prepare and organize proposals, clarifications, alternates, and value-engineering options for clients and architects.
• Review contract requirements and owner agreements in partnership with project leadership.
• Lead documentation workflows and maintain timely, complete, and accurate project records.
• Prepare and distribute detailed project meeting minutes.
• Participate in and help lead onsite meetings involving clients, architects, subcontractors, construction crews, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and respond to technical, operational, safety, and field concerns before they negatively affect project performance.
• Lead quality-control activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout processes.
• Support marketing and business-development efforts when needed.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers, assist with training, and help delegate and review project documentation workloads.

COMPENSATION

• $90,000-$135,000 annual salary

SCHEDULE

• Full-time position
• Onsite in Cherokee, Alabama
• Regular travel to active construction jobsites is required
• Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance is expected

WHY PROFESSIONALS ARE APPLYING

• Join an established commercial general contractor recognized for quality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Take ownership of technical project coordination and documentation across the full construction lifecycle.
• Work directly with experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, architects, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Contribute to project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality control, risk mitigation, and closeout.
• Mentor junior Project Engineers while continuing to build leadership and project-management experience.
• Join a collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced culture that values initiative, sound judgment, cooperation, and professional growth.

BENEFITS

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5 or more years of related commercial construction experience, training, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and field experience REQUIRED
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial construction projects from planning through completion REQUIRED
• Ability to independently manage project documentation, engineering controls, and subcontractor coordination REQUIRED
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, technical documents, specifications, and complete plan sets REQUIRED
• Experience identifying constructability concerns, drawing discrepancies, technical conflicts, and potential field issues REQUIRED
• Experience managing submittals, requests for information, change proposals, owner change orders, subcontracts, and subcontractor change orders REQUIRED
• Experience supporting project budgets, cost tracking, monthly cost projections, client billing, and invoice review REQUIRED
• Experience creating, updating, or maintaining construction project schedules REQUIRED
• Experience reviewing subcontractor quotes, coordinating vendor procurement, and supporting negotiations REQUIRED
• Knowledge of commercial construction materials, processes, terminology, equipment, and field operations REQUIRED
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, field crews, employees, and project leadership REQUIRED
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, emails, meeting minutes, and project documentation REQUIRED
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently with minimal oversight REQUIRED
• Ability to make timely technical decisions and respond professionally to changing conditions, delays, conflicts, and unexpected field events REQUIRED
• Experience with cost tracking, administrative management, risk identification, and risk mitigation REQUIRED
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam REQUIRED
• Ability to regularly travel to active construction jobsites REQUIRED
• Ability to navigate active jobsites, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and accessing multiple floors REQUIRED
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds REQUIRED

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Viewpoint software experience preferred
• AIA construction software experience preferred
• Previous experience mentoring or training junior Project Engineers preferred