Construction Project Engineer: Grow into Lead PM

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and direct/​_

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

TrueBuild Group is seeking a motivated Project Engineer with 2–5 years of commercial construction experience to develop into a future Project Manager. You will gain exposure to preconstruction, estimating, procurement, field operations, and project execution while working closely with the company's President.

Based in Palm Beach Gardens with regular travel across South Florida, the role offers hands-on learning and mentorship in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to lead major

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods.
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review preconstruction drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam.
• Assist in developing scopes of work.
• Solicit and follow up with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and organize subcontractor proposals.
• Assist with bid leveling and scope comparisons.
• Review project addenda and identify scope impacts.
• Prepare draft Schedule of Values (SOVs).
• Support value engineering exercises.
• Assist with estimate organization and bid preparation.
• Prepare and track RFIs and submittals.
• Assist in procurement and long-lead material tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractor buyout documentation.
• Assist in preparing change order pricing.
• Maintain project logs and documentation.
• Assist with project scheduling and look-ahead planning.
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Coordinate closeout documentation.
• Support Project Managers and Superintendents throughout project execution.
• Visit project sites as required.
• Assist with project startup and mobilization.
• Verify field quantities and existing conditions.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and subcontractors.
• Assist in resolving field issues.
• Monitor project progress and documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings (architectural, MEP)

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

2-5 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TrueBuild Group is seeking a motivated Project Engineer with 2–5 years of commercial construction experience to develop into a future Project Manager. You will gain exposure to preconstruction, estimating, procurement, field operations, and project execution while working closely with the company's President.

Based in Palm Beach Gardens with regular travel across South Florida, the role offers hands-on learning and mentorship in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to lead major