Entry-Level Project Engineer – Construction, Jacksonville

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Southeast team in Jacksonville, FL. This entry-level role provides technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team from kickoff to turnover.

Responsibilities include document control, scheduling assistance, procurement tracking, subcontractor coordination, and field operations support to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of construction-related experience preferred, including internships or co-op.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and project management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling tools.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, logs).
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and contract documents tracking.
• Support scheduling efforts including updates and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate distribution of project documents to subcontractors and field personnel.
• Assist with procurement activities including material tracking and expediting deliveries.
• Support project closeout with manuals, warranties, as-builts, and turnover documents.
• Participate in coordination meetings and document outcomes.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support field operations.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, inspections, and owner turnover activities.
• Support safety standards and quality control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

0–3 years construction experience

OSHA 10

First Aid & CPR

Fall Protection

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Southeast team in Jacksonville, FL. This entry-level role provides technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team from kickoff to turnover.

Responsibilities include document control, scheduling assistance, procurement tracking, subcontractor coordination, and field operations support to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and company standards.