Construction Project Engineer: Drive Budgets & Coordination

William A Randolph Inc; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William A. Randolph, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our growing team in the Chicago suburbs. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and partners to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

The role involves assisting with estimating, procurement, change orders, and contract administration, while supporting budgets, cost tracking, and owner pay applications. Travel to sites as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Commercial construction, project coordination, estimating, or procurement experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with CMiC, Smartsheet, Lucernex, or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating, procurement, change orders, and contract administration.
• Support project budgets, cost tracking, financial reporting, and owner pay applications.
• Coordinate construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Track schedules, action items, and outstanding deliverables.
• Facilitate communication among owners, subcontractors, architects, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support project closeout, inspections, punch lists, warranties, and final documentation.
• Identify potential issues and help drive successful project execution from start to finish.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

MS Office proficiency

Coordination and organization

Communication skills

Site travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

CMiC

Smartsheet

Lucernex

Job description

William A. Randolph, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our growing team in the Chicago suburbs. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and partners to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

The role involves assisting with estimating, procurement, change orders, and contract administration, while supporting budgets, cost tracking, and owner pay applications. Travel to sites as needed is expected.