Construction Project Engineer — In-Office, Chicago

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Confidential Search in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team through the full construction lifecycle in an in-office setting. You will help keep projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone looking to grow into project leadership within a collaborative commercial construction environment, with projects based in the Chicagoland market.

Qualifications

• 4-year BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar field/office engineering role in commercial construction.
• Experience managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
• Procore and Bluebeam proficiency; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team throughout the full construction lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout.
• Help keep projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining high quality standards.
• Coordinate with owners, partners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Confidential Search in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to support the project management team through the full construction lifecycle in an in-office setting. You will help keep projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone looking to grow into project leadership within a collaborative commercial construction environment, with projects based in the Chicagoland market.