Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level)

ZipRecruiter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier management and design consulting firm seeks a Construction Jr. Project Engineer. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and exciting opportunities to assist project teams on high-profile construction projects. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational skills, ready to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hands-on training and career development opportunities

Exposure to exciting construction projects

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or project coordination is a plus.
• Smart, self-starter with strong willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking project schedules and deliverables.
• Support communication between contractors, clients, and project teams.
• Visit project sites as needed to assist with coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level)

About Us:

Studio151 is a premier management and design consulting firm specializing in high-profile, mission-critical projects. We work on some of the most complex and confidential projects worldwide, delivering cutting-edge solutions with a focus on excellence. We are looking for a Construction Jr. Project Engineer to support our project teams. This is an entry-level role that does not require an engineering degree but does require strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn and work on exciting, fast-paced projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Support (30%)

• Assist in tracking project schedules and deliverables.
• Support weekly project meetings by preparing notes and tracking action items.
• Help resolve project-related issues by escalating concerns to senior team members.

Client & Team Communication (30%)

• Support communication between contractors, clients, and project teams.
• Maintain project documentation and update stakeholders on project status.
• Help ensure project requirements are aligned with client expectations.

Project Administration & Controls (20%)

• Assist in tracking project budgets and reviewing costs with senior staff.
• Help with document control, ensuring all project files are up to date.
• Work with the project team to monitor progress and flag potential delays.

Site Support & Travel (20%)

• Visit project sites as needed to assist with coordination.
• Support construction activities by ensuring tasks are completed as planned.
• Learn and apply basic quality and safety procedures on-site.

Qualifications:

• Experience in construction, project coordination, or a related field is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in construction management, engineering, or a related field).

• Smart, self-starter with a strong willingness to learn and take initiative.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with project management tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to exciting construction projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you’re a proactive team player eager to gain experience in construction project coordination, we’d love to hear from you!