Construction Project Engineer II

Pepper Construction Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Vacation time and holidays

Student loan repayment program

Professional growth opportunities

Company-wide events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A national general contracting firm is seeking a Construction Project Engineer II in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and possess 2+ years of experience. Responsibilities include managing projects from start to finish, developing budgets, and building strong relationships. Join a supportive team with great benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a general contractor or in the field of construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value-engineer, and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
• Be an active participant in subcontractor relationships.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Create and manage RFIs, submittals, close-out, and punch list processes.
• Coordinate jobs in progress, resolve conflicts, document work, and ensure quality and safety.
• Track project costs, forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field

Job description

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Peper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio.

Position Summary

The Project Management staff directs, completes, and ensures the financial success of construction projects. As a Project Engineer II, you will work closely with an experienced Project Manager and Superintendent to run projects from start to finish, developing budgets, supporting bid processes, managing subcontractor relationships, scheduling, and ensuring quality and safety on every job. You will also attend job‑site and owner meetings, contribute to company training sessions, and participate in safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value‑engineer, and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
• Be an active participant in subcontractor relationships.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Create and manage RFIs, submittals, close‑out, and punch list processes.
• Coordinate jobs in progress, resolve conflicts, document work, and ensure quality and safety.
• Track project costs, forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with a general contractor or in the field of construction.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.

WHY PEPPER?

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match.
• Vacation time, personal time, holidays, and more.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally.
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success.
• Engaging and fun company‑wide events.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.