Design-Build Project Engineer: Growth & Impact

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Fully Integrated Developer Client Seeks Project Engineer with high growth potential in design-build projects. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, with 2–5 years of construction/engineering experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in civil/related field required; role involves planning, coordinating, and on-site activities with exposure across planning, design, procurement, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project coordination.
• Experience on ground‑up or major renovation projects preferred.
• Familiarity with construction means, methods, scheduling, 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, mitigate actions, and monitor implementation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, contracts, and applicable codes/regulations.
• Support continuous improvement: suggest process enhancements and lessons‑learned to refine workflows and drive efficiency.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Time management

Construction software

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Site visits

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

Procore

BIM360

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Fully Integrated Developer Client Seeks Project Engineer with high growth potential in design-build projects. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, with 2–5 years of construction/engineering experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in civil/related field required; role involves planning, coordinating, and on-site activities with exposure across planning, design, procurement, and commissioning.