On‑Site Construction Project Engineer — Futures Path to PM

HITT Contracting Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Engineer for the HITT Futures Program in Fort Lauderdale. The role targets recent graduates, veterans, and others passionate about advancing in construction leadership, with a structured year-long development plan and on-site training.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to daily project operations, with clear pathways toward assistant-level project management or superintendent roles upon completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Military experience or an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.
• Passion for construction industry and on-site work.
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems (Office 365, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards).
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the 12-month Futures training program to shadow and gain hands-on experience.
• Demonstrate training topic understanding and participate in quarterly performance reviews.
• Follow directions from the Futures Program Sponsor.
• Develop professional skills in communication, organization, integrity, and adaptability.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining jobsite records and drawings.
• Assist in managing project tasks, schedules, and safety practices.
• Support Project Managers with budgeting, client management, and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree (construction, engineering, architecture, or business)

Bachelor’s degree (construction, engineering, architecture, or business)

Military experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ProCore

Adobe Suite

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Engineer for the HITT Futures Program in Fort Lauderdale. The role targets recent graduates, veterans, and others passionate about advancing in construction leadership, with a structured year-long development plan and on-site training.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to daily project operations, with clear pathways toward assistant-level project management or superintendent roles upon completion.