Entry-Level Project Engineer, Commercial Construction

Landmark-Builders,-Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Industry-leading safety culture

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Job summary

Landmark Builders is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support field operations and project management across multiple construction projects in the Southeast. You will gain hands-on experience on site, learn preconstruction activities, and work toward roles such as Project Manager or Superintendent.

You will collaborate with the field team, maintain project docs, prepare reports, and help develop schedules and procurement plans while advancing safety and QA/QC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Technologically proficient; experience with Procore or similar software is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with coordination of on-site labor and daily activities.
• Participate in project meetings including subcontractor, Owner-Architect-Contractor, and pre-installation meetings.
• Maintain accurate project documents and drawings both on-site and in project management systems.
• Prepare daily field reports, weekly progress reports, manpower tracking, and production logs.
• Assist with development of short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Support site logistics and phasing plan development.
• Manage submittal collection, tracking, review, and distribution.
• Draft and track RFIs to clarify design and scope issues.
• Create and maintain procurement logs and material delivery schedules.
• Monitor material quantities and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings.
• Complete O&M manuals and turnover documentation.
• Support site-specific safety program implementation in coordination with the Safety Manager.
• Obtain OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Participate in QA/QC planning and compliance.
• Assist with punch list creation, tracking, and execution.
• Facilitate and document Owner training sessions.
• Support project completion schedules and closeout processes.

Job description

Landmark Builders is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support field operations and project management across multiple construction projects in the Southeast. You will gain hands-on experience on site, learn preconstruction activities, and work toward roles such as Project Manager or Superintendent.

You will collaborate with the field team, maintain project docs, prepare reports, and help develop schedules and procurement plans while advancing safety and QA/QC practices.