Entry-Level Project Engineer: Launch Your Construction Career

Usi Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Performance-based bonus

Career Wellbeing, Development and Tr a

Company Outings and Events

Job summary

ENC Construction & Development in Chicago, IL seeks a Project Engineer - Entry Level (May 2027) to support project teams in-office and in the field. You will assist with coordination, scheduling, safety, and estimating while helping manage procurement and trade activity.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field and internship/co-op experience in commercial or multifamily construction. Strong organization, communication, and Procore familiarity are valued as you contribute to on-time

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized during various phases of multiple ongoing projects.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support PM and Field team with project coordination, scheduling, safety management, and estimating.
• Assist with trade procurement and onsite subcontractor activity.
• Utilize Procore and ENC templates to process, distribute, track, update and manage all project documentation.
• Perform bidding and awarding trades, reviewing submittals, generating RFIs, cost management, meeting minutes, and processing pay applications.
• Monitor and control construction activity with on-site superintendent to meet schedule and budget.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with external stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties and review status reports.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Procore

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Job description

ENC Construction & Development in Chicago, IL seeks a Project Engineer - Entry Level (May 2027) to support project teams in-office and in the field. You will assist with coordination, scheduling, safety, and estimating while helping manage procurement and trade activity.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field and internship/co-op experience in commercial or multifamily construction. Strong organization, communication, and Procore familiarity are valued as you contribute to on-time