Industrial Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Chicago

Structural; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Cell-phone reimbursement

15 days of vacation

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer for its PECD program, based in Schiller Park, IL, with substantial travel across the Upper Midwest. The role emphasizes in-field learning and development, mentoring, and advancement into project management, estimating, or construction management.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, have internships, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to travel 70% of the year.
• At least one relevant internship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems and working with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track production rates.
• Prepare estimates and manage project costs.
• Budget preparation and cost control for projects.
• Oversee safety management and quality control.
• Support business development and client relations.
• Manage field resources and communications.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Organization

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.About the Role:We make structures stronger and last longer.As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer – it is also to provide a safe and enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us.Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineers can expect to master critical construction skills, including:Scheduling and production rate trackingEstimatingBudget preparation and project cost controlSafety managementQuality controlBusiness development and client relationsField resource managementThe goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more.Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!About the Team:Our STRUCTURAL Chicago team is located in Schiller Park, IL - however, they are a heavily travel oriented group. You can anticipate upwards of 70% travel across the Upper Midwest on project assignments over the course of the year.If you are more of the adventurous type, this role is absolutely for you!Chicago's primary work scopes focus on Industrial customers - refineries, powerplants and similar facilities.For more information on STRUCTURAL Chicago, feel free to check out their website: https://www.structural.net/locations/chicago/Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree is required. Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of studyCumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higherAbility to travel 70% of the yearA minimum of one relevant internship experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional documentation and organizational skillsAptitude for solving problemsReliable transportation from the office to job-sitesBenefits:PECD Program providing hands on development.Internal career flexibility.Continuing education reimbursement.Bonus structure dependent on performance.Cell-phone reimbursement401(k) with a 3% company match, eligible upon hire.15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.