Entry-Level Construction Project Engineer

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer I in Illinois to support project managers and superintendents, handling budgets, submittals, and coordination with clients and subcontractors. You will work with a project team from start to finish, gaining exposure to both field and office operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 0–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience with a General Contractor or in the field of construction.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer I in Illinois to support project managers and superintendents, handling budgets, submittals, and coordination with clients and subcontractors. You will work with a project team from start to finish, gaining exposure to both field and office operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 0–2 years of experience.