Hands-On Project Engineer: Build Alaska Projects

Cornerstone General Contractors; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays and PTO

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cornerstone General Contractors in Alaska is seeking a Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with project teams, and contribute to delivering commercial projects across the state.

You will work between office and field, assist in planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking, while developing technical, operational, and leadership skills for a long-term construction management career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3 years of construction experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• 3+ years of Project Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Vertical commercial construction experience.
• Experience working with construction management software and project documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents in the successful execution of commercial construction projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, procurement, and documentation activities.
• Help coordinate project communications between clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and project teams.
• Participate in project meetings, planning sessions, and progress reviews.
• Assist with project closeout activities and turnover documentation.
• Assist with tracking change orders, material procurement, and project costs.
• Support invoice review and project cost management efforts.
• Help monitor project budgets, labor costs, and schedule performance.
• Assist with maintaining project records and reporting requirements.
• Support internal controls designed to reduce financial, legal, safety, and operational risk.

Skills

Construction experience

Project Engineering experience

Strong communication

Budget and cost management

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Project documentation systems

Job description

Cornerstone General Contractors in Alaska is seeking a Project Engineer to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with project teams, and contribute to delivering commercial projects across the state.

You will work between office and field, assist in planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost tracking, while developing technical, operational, and leadership skills for a long-term construction management career.