Construction Project Engineer: Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Calhoun Construction Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with generous ‑

Paid time off & holidays

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Calhoun Construction Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our growing commercial general contracting team.

You will work alongside and be mentored by our knowledgeable and highly experienced Project Managers, managing budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk from planning through closeout. Qualified candidates will have a technical degree, 2+ years in construction, strong reading and interpretation skills for contracts

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training with technical focus.
• Minimum 2+ years in a construction setting experience.
• Ability to read, understand and apply contract documents and drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project-related software.
• Knowledge of construction processes, terminology and law basics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand specs.
• Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking capabilities.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans, specs and details for subcontractors.
• Support pre-construction quality planning.
• Facilitate project meetings and permit procurement.
• Assist with fee payments and permit expenses with PM.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as logs and registers.
• Manage contract documents and electronic communications.
• Support project closeout procedures and QA/QC programs.
• Coordinate subcontractor insurance, paperwork, and final payments.
• Assist in RFIs, Change Orders, and submittals processing.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and team.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

2+ years construction experience

Reading and applying complex documents

MS Office and project tools

Construction processes & terminology

Analytical and quantitative skills

Blueprints reading

Detail oriented and multitasking

Understanding construction law basics

Teamwork, communication, leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in a technical area

Job description

Calhoun Construction Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our growing commercial general contracting team.

You will work alongside and be mentored by our knowledgeable and highly experienced Project Managers, managing budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk from planning through closeout. Qualified candidates will have a technical degree, 2+ years in construction, strong reading and interpretation skills for contracts