Field-Driven Project Engineer: Growth & Mentorship

Sunstall Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellipsis Construction in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer to support field operations on fast-paced commercial TI projects, often with ~6-week schedules. You will help set projects up for success from day one, coordinate documentation, and assist with bids and business development efforts.

This is a field-forward role where you will learn directly from the Superintendent on-site, supporting coordination, documentation, and day-to-day execution while growing toward deeper project leadership

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in commercial construction or internships in related fields.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and scopes of work, with eagerness to learn quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across priorities.
• Customer service mindset, responsive, professional, and clear communicator.
• Comfortable working in both office/admin settings and active job site environments.
• Familiarity with common construction and business tools.

Responsibilities

• ProjectEngineering & FieldSupport: learn field operations with the Superintendent and support day-to-day field needs.
• Documentation workflows: RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, daily logs, punch lists.
• Support closeout readiness: turnover docs, warranties, and O&Ms.
• Customer service & relationship management: professional client interactions and proactive updates.
• Estimating & BD support: assist with takeoffs, scope reviews, and bid packages.

Skills

Plan reading

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

On-site and office mix

Strong communication

Construction management tools

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

Excel

MS Office / document control

Job description

Ellipsis Construction in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer to support field operations on fast-paced commercial TI projects, often with ~6-week schedules. You will help set projects up for success from day one, coordinate documentation, and assist with bids and business development efforts.

This is a field-forward role where you will learn directly from the Superintendent on-site, supporting coordination, documentation, and day-to-day execution while growing toward deeper project leadership