Construction Project Engineer: Submittals, Scheduling & Coordination

Cornerstone Detention Products; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Detention Products seeks a Project Engineer to support construction projects by coordinating submittals, reviewing technical documentation, managing project records, and ensuring contract compliance. This role collaborates with project managers, architects, suppliers, and customers to drive projects from start to finish.

You will prepare and coordinate submittals, interpret drawings, manage RFIs, and develop schedules while maintaining records and warranties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Construction Project Engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Experience preparing submittals and coordinating project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate project submittals and approval packages.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Create and manage RFIs to clarify project requirements.
• Develop and maintain hardware, furniture, accessory, and glass schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Review supplier drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate bills of materials and assist with procurement activities.
• Support change order documentation and project reporting.
• Maintain project records, closeout documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals.
• Ensure timely communication of project issues, risks, and status updates.
• Assist with engineering drawings and special project requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Submittals

MS Office

Documentation

RFIs

Procurement coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Engineering/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cornerstone Detention Products seeks a Project Engineer to support construction projects by coordinating submittals, reviewing technical documentation, managing project records, and ensuring contract compliance. This role collaborates with project managers, architects, suppliers, and customers to drive projects from start to finish.

You will prepare and coordinate submittals, interpret drawings, manage RFIs, and develop schedules while maintaining records and warranties.