Construction Project Engineer: Scheduling, Cost & Subcontracts

Nichols Contracting Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) seeks a Project Engineer in Columbia, MD to provide administrative and technical support across scheduling, cost engineering, and subcontract coordination.

You will assist in planning, manage submittals, and help maintain project schedules alongside PMs and superintendents. The role emphasizes hands-on project administration, coordination with subcontractors, and clear communication to keep multi-project deadlines on track.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related discipline.
• Experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and reliable.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Solution oriented, problem solver with a hands-on attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple, demanding, and complex projects with deadlines in a timely manner with accurate results.
• Exceptional customer and client focus.
• Desire to be an active participant in their career and to express career goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the project plan as requested.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals. Confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Subcontract coordination

Reading drawings/specs

Office software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) seeks a Project Engineer in Columbia, MD to provide administrative and technical support across scheduling, cost engineering, and subcontract coordination.

You will assist in planning, manage submittals, and help maintain project schedules alongside PMs and superintendents. The role emphasizes hands-on project administration, coordination with subcontractors, and clear communication to keep multi-project deadlines on track.