Hybrid Project Engineer - Office & Field (Construction)

Foundation Mechanics LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Foundation Mechanics LLC in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer (full time) to support construction projects by coordinating documentation between the office and field teams, including submittals, RFIs, and change orders. You will work with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers onsite and in the office, ensuring timely, accurate records and smooth project closeouts.

A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of construction or coordination experience are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1-5 years experience in construction or project coordination
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software platforms
• Willingness to spend time both in the office and at project sites

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized project files including contracts, drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Track and manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Maintain updated drawing logs and distribute revised drawings to field teams.
• Ensure documentation is properly stored and accessible to project teams.
• Prepare and track submittals to owners, engineers, and architects.
• Coordinate material approvals and shop drawing submissions.
• Track RFI responses and ensure responses are communicated to the field.
• Maintain logs for submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation management

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software platforms

Job description

Foundation Mechanics LLC in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer (full time) to support construction projects by coordinating documentation between the office and field teams, including submittals, RFIs, and change orders. You will work with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers onsite and in the office, ensuring timely, accurate records and smooth project closeouts.

A bachelor’s degree and 1–5 years of construction or coordination experience are preferred, with