Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Chicago

Structural-Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

15 days vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Cell-phone reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

PULLMAN, a Structural Group Company, seeks a Project Engineer for its Chicago team. The role focuses on in-field development under the PECD program, offering hands-on training across scheduling, estimating, budgeting, safety, and quality control.

You will collaborate across disciplines to support diverse projects. The ideal candidate has a related bachelor's degree, a 2.8+ GPA, and at least one internship, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; preference for Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Minimum one relevant internship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects within the Chicago team.
• Assist with scheduling and tracking of production rates.
• Assist with estimating and project cost control.
• Contribute to safety management and quality control.
• Support business development and client relations.
• Help manage field resources and logistics.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Organizational skills

Time management

Transportation to job-sites

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

PULLMAN, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. PULLMAN’s capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout Canada, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, PULLMAN has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs.As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer – it is also to provide a safe and enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineers can expect to master critical construction skills, including:Scheduling and production rate trackingEstimatingBudget preparation and project cost controlSafety managementQuality controlBusiness development and client relationsField resource managementThe goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more.Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!About the Team:Our Project Engineer role will be an in-office position supported by our PULLMAN Chicago team located in Rolling Meadows, II. Our PULLMAN Chicago team has a diverse scope of projects, ranging from commercial to historical restoration to underground pipe services. Throughout your tenure as a Project Engineer, you can expect to support multiple projects within these industries.To learn more about our Chicago team, check out their web page: https://www.pullman-services.com/locations/chicago/Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree- preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study.Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher.A minimum of one relevant internship experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.Aptitude for solving problems.Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites.Benefits:PECD Program providing hands on development.Internal career flexibility.Continuing education reimbursement.Bonus structure dependent on performance.Cell-phone reimbursement401(k) eligible upon hire.3% 401k match15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.PULLMAN is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V