Construction Project Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm is seeking a Construction Project Engineer in Tysons, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on supporting the construction team with project administration, vendor coordination, and financial processes. Ideal for those with general contracting experience looking for strategic growth opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) match (4%) with immediate eligibility

Excellent health insurance

Annual bonus

Strong long-term growth potential

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year of general contracting or construction management experience.
• Familiar with pay apps and working alongside accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction & development team by driving key admin and financial processes.
• Coordinate between vendors, tenants, and internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Job description

One of the most active and fastest-scaling real estate development firms on the East Coast is hiring a Construction Project Engineer based in Tysons, VA, with a focus on commercial, multifamily, and data centers—the most in-demand asset class today.

This firm has closed 10+ deals in recent years and is actively delivering 20+ new projects nationwide.

This is a full-time, in-office/on-site role (with 1 WFH day/week after training), ideal for someone in general contracting looking for a more strategic, stable, and growth-oriented opportunity on the owner’s side where you can learn more about real estate development.

️ What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support the construction & development team by driving key admin and financial processes that keep projects on track:

• Set up and track new projects internally
• Issue and monitor vendor agreements
• Coordinate insurance certificates, contracts, and lien documentation
• Assist with permitting and payment logistics
• Review pay applications and support monthly draw submissions
• Update budgets, track costs, and maintain accurate documentation
• Coordinate between vendors, tenants, and internal teams
• Support leadership with reporting, invoices, and document control

Ideal Background

• At least 1+ year of general contracting or construction management experience
• Familiar with pay apps and working alongside accounting teams
• Clear communicator—comfortable interacting with vendors, tenants, and internal stakeholders

What You’ll Get

• $80K–$90K base salary+ annual bonus
• 401(k) match (4%) with immediate eligibility
• Excellent health insurance
• Strong long-term growth potential in a high-velocity firm
• Great work-life balance and visibility with leadership

Ready to bring your construction expertise to the owner’s side and help build the future of real estate? Apply now and grow with a firm where your work directly drives results.