Project Engineer

John Keno & Company, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

John Keno & Company, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer in Chicago. In this role, you will assist the VP of Operations and project managers with documentation and scheduling tasks. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Construction Management and competence in Microsoft Office.

The job requires effective communication and familiarity with construction management software. The salary starts at $65,000 annually, with potential increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as an intern or project engineer is preferred.
• Familiarity with earthmoving equipment and sitework techniques.
• Understanding of construction plans and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Operations and on-site supervisors for project success.
• Support Project Managers with compliance and daily reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain project logs.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Civil blueprint reading

Strong written and oral communication skills

Scheduling and construction management software

AutoCAD

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or a related degree

Tools

HCSS

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Summary

As a Project Engineer at JKC, you will be responsible for assisting the VP of Operations, project managers, and field supervisors with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. To be successful, you should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require innovative thinking, collaboration, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion.

Assigned Responsibilities

• Assist VP of Operations and on-site supervisors to ensure project success
• Support Project Managers with compliance items, daily reports, project quality control documentation, and submittals
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain the project and change order logs.
• Assist with the maintenance of the project budget reporting
• Prepare project submittals as necessary
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction site visits
• Collect and organize all project closeout documents
• Assist Estimating
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management or a related degree is required.
• Experience as an intern, project engineer or other applicable experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with scheduling and construction management software a plus (e.g., HCSS, Procore, Bluebeam).
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Strong understanding of civil blueprint reading, construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Familiarity with earthmoving equipment, sitework techniques, and construction materials.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

The salary range for this position starts at $65,000 annually and may increase based on qualifications and experience. Final compensation is determined in good faith and considers factors such as relevant work experience, transferable skills, certifications, internal equity, market conditions, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other company-provided programs.

JKC is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: John Keno and Company does not sponsor work visas.