Entry-Level Project Engineer: Growth in PM & Estimating

Colonial Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Salt Lake City operations based in Salt Lake City, UT. The role launches leaders with hands-on project management and estimating experience in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, punch lists, QA/QC, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and material coordination, with a focus on teamwork and initiative. This position is safety-sensitive and not visa‑sponsoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Science, or comparable work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication; teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety meetings.
• Create and manage punch lists.
• Support PCI QA/QC program.
• Prepare RFIs and submittals.
• Labor control on projects; setup and maintenance.
• Quantitative takeoffs for material ordering.
• Assist in implementing the job schedule.
• Coordinate warranties and O&M.
• Coordinate materials with purchase orders and invoicing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Contracting is seeking an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Salt Lake City operations based in Salt Lake City, UT. The role launches leaders with hands-on project management and estimating experience in a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, punch lists, QA/QC, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, and material coordination, with a focus on teamwork and initiative. This position is safety-sensitive and not visa‑sponsoring.