Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - New York Building Envelope

Structural Group; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD program

Internal career flexibility

Continuing education reimbursement

Bonus structure

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) with 6% company match

15 Days of Vacation

Job summary

STRUCTURAL NY Building Envelope in Hawthorne, NJ seeks a Project Engineer through its PECD program. This in-office role focuses on in-field learning across scheduling, estimating, safety, QC, and client relations as you build experience toward project management and construction leadership.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred), strong communication, organized work habits, and reliable transportation to job-sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop scheduling, estimating, and budget accuracy for projects.
• Assist in safety management, quality control, and cost control measures.
• Engage in business development and client relations to grow projects.
• Coordinate field resources and support project managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

About the Role

We make structures stronger and last longer. 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 tracking
• Estimating
• Budget preparation and project cost control
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Business development and client relations
• Field resource management

The 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

New York Building Envelope’s office is located in Hawthorne, NJ and is primarily an in-office position. This team is unique in that it specializes in repairing the envelopes and facades of high rise structures in New York City. In addition, it provides rope access support and inspection work as well.

For more information on STRUCTURAL NY Building Envelope, please refer to the team’s website page and social media: https://www.structural.net/ny

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 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 reimbursement 401(k) with a 6% company match, eligible upon hire.
• 15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.
• Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

To provide an enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.

Structural is globally recognized as a leader in repair and maintenance of infrastructure. We integrate design-build expertise, advanced technology, and innovative procurement methods to extend the life of critical structures, prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets over new construction. By championing the upkeep of essential assets, we pave the way for a more resilient future, ensuring the integrity of our urban landscapes for generations to come.