Entry-Level Project Engineer: Fast-Track to Project Management

Brinkmann Constructors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Annual bonus

401K

Salary merit increase

Job summary

Brinkmann Constructors is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on construction projects. This role offers a fast-track path to project management within Brinkmann’s concept-to-completion model.

The ideal candidate holds a related engineering degree, 0–2 years of construction exposure, and can read contract docs, schedules, and drawings. Strong communication, leadership, and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, architectural, or construction), construction management or related field.
• 0-2 years' experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to travel/temporarily relocate for job assignments.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges in order to present alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office.
• Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented and creative.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Prepare full cost estimates including quantity take-offs and pricing
• Participate in bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis
• Assist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administration
• Prepare permit applications
• Maintain updated construction documents including as-builts
• Manage and process shop drawings and submittals
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement and expediting
• Facilitate the RFI process
• Document project coordination meetings for distribution
• Monitor project schedules to ensure adherence to key dates
• Initiate, review and negotiate change orders
• Oversee entire close-out process including creation and completion of punch list
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brinkmann Constructors is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on construction projects. This role offers a fast-track path to project management within Brinkmann’s concept-to-completion model.

The ideal candidate holds a related engineering degree, 0–2 years of construction exposure, and can read contract docs, schedules, and drawings. Strong communication, leadership, and MS Office proficiency are essential.