Project Engineer

Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to support residential and commercial land development through preconstruction, construction, and closeout. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in project management.

Key responsibilities include project planning, budgets, schedules, coordinating contractors and vendors, site visits, reviewing invoices and change orders, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field, OR 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or MS Planner.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, budgets, schedules, and resource coordination.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, bids, and scopes of work.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and project meetings.
• Review contractor invoices and change orders.
• Coordinate permits, utilities, municipal requirements, and inspections.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, tracking logs, and documentation.
• Identify project risks and communicate schedule/budget impacts.
• Support project closeout, warranty, compliance, and utility acceptance.
• Prepare project updates and assist with client/leadership reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

MS Project

MS Planner

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management / Urban Planning or related field

2–4 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

QuickBooks

Job description

The Specialized Recruiting Group is a Project Engineer for a growing land development firm to support residential and commercial projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in land development and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project planning, budgets, schedules, and resource coordination
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, bids, and scopes of work
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and project meetings
• Review contractor invoices and change orders
• Coordinate permits, utilities, municipal requirements, and inspections
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, tracking logs, and documentation
• Identify project risks and communicate schedule/budget impacts
• Support project closeout, warranty, compliance, and utility acceptance
• Prepare project updates and assist with client/leadership reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field, OR 2–4 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or MS Planner
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience:

• Permitting, utility coordination, or municipal processes
• Construction documents, contractor agreements, and bid processes
• QuickBooks or similar invoice/accounting software
• Project management or construction tracking software