Design-Build Project Engineer — Growth & Impact

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer for a fully integrated developer client in Chicago, with 2–5 years of experience in construction/engineering. The role offers growth through exposure to planning, design, procurement, and commissioning across ground‑up and renovation projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design teams, reviewing drawings and submittals, tracking schedules and budgets, and ensuring safety and quality compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project coordination—preferably in commercial real‑estate, mixed‑use, or multifamily development.
• Experience working on projects from ground‑up or major renovation scopes preferred.
• Familiarity with construction means, methods, scheduling tools, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and on‑site engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing project work scopes.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders and coordinate with design and construction teams to maintain project alignment.
• Monitor project schedules, cost‑to‑complete, budgets, contingencies and report on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Attend site meetings, coordinate subcontractor activities, track deliverables, and support field operations to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support procurement — compile vendor data, review proposals, coordinate with purchasing/team members to ensure timely delivery of long‑lead items and equipment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation: daily logs, meeting minutes, field reports, safety records, submittal logs, RFI logs, change order logs, etc.
• Assist in risk management efforts: identify potential project risks (schedule, cost, quality, safety), recommend mitigation actions, and monitor implementation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes/regulations.
• Support continuous improvement: suggest process enhancements and lessons‑learned from ongoing project work to refine workflows and drive efficiency.

Skills

Drawings review

Design coordination

Scheduling & cost tracking

RFI management

Site readiness

Travel to projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM360

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer for a fully integrated developer client in Chicago, with 2–5 years of experience in construction/engineering. The role offers growth through exposure to planning, design, procurement, and commissioning across ground‑up and renovation projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with design teams, reviewing drawings and submittals, tracking schedules and budgets, and ensuring safety and quality compliance on site.