Junior Field Project Engineer | Construction Delivery & Submittals

Opitz Bürotechnik; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opitz Bürotechnik seeks a Project Engineer to support planning, management, and communication for project delivery. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and clients to coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure successful project outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation, log maintenance, and coordination across disciplines. A Building Science/Construction Management background and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site management.
• Basic MEP knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• LEED AP Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry relationships and expand networks to generate future sales opportunities.
• Create and maintain internal and external project logs.
• Maintain internal and external reports as necessary.
• Assist the Project Manager(s) with updating project tasks in software systems; process RFIs, Submittals, Drawing Logs, and other tools.
• Ensure bid documents are sent to bidders; build and maintain bidders list.
• Maintain current construction documents.
• Receive and act on RFIs from contractors.
• Review and process submittals; maintain submittal log.
• Support day-to-day project management including pay requests, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and contracts.

Skills

MS Office

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering

LEED AP Preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Opitz Bürotechnik seeks a Project Engineer to support planning, management, and communication for project delivery. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and clients to coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure successful project outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation, log maintenance, and coordination across disciplines. A Building Science/Construction Management background and MS Office proficiency are required.