Project Engineer

Independence Construction; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Cleveland seeks a Project Engineer to coordinate subcontractors, manage project budgets, and oversee construction contracts. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and possess 2–5 years of experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This full-time position offers medical, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of prior related experience required.
• Able to write reports and business correspondence.
• Able to organize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Administer construction contracts.
• Assist PM with project budget management.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of budgeting and expense control

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Independence Construction

Who is IC?

Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self‑perform services through our affiliated companies, and bring an owner’s approach to projects through development. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management to ensure the best results for partners, subcontractors, and community.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family‑oriented environment; Commitment to integrity; Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality; Find solutions; Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve; Give back; Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the Independence Construction project team.
• Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate and expedite materials and services for the job site in conjunction with the superintendent.
• Schedule and manage meetings throughout each phase of construction and preconstruction.
• Assist the PM with the management of project budget, budget revisions, cost projections, and cash‑flow projections; assist with report generation.
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural, and MEP drawings throughout the project.
• Assist PM in oversight and management of change‑management processes.
• Collect and analyze the trade contractor proposals for scope changes.
• Review and negotiate the cost for changes in scope to ensure accurate and fair pricing.
• Log change management to the correct cost codes.
• Issue subcontract change orders upon approval by owner and PM.
• Lead the entire RFI process: initiate, review responses, maintain a log, and distribute to the team.
• Lead the submittal process: initiate, review submittals, maintain a log, and distribute to the team upon approvals.
• Maintain accurate and current drawing, submittal, and RFI logs at all times.
• Coordinate all project meetings with PM and superintendent before project start.
• Attend owner/architect/CM meetings.
• Collect, review, and process subcontractor payment applications as assigned by the PM; assist in compiling owner payment applications.
• Support the superintendent and PM in creating and updating the master schedule.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance, working with PM, PX, and superintendent to develop the project QA/QC program.
• Assist PM and superintendent with the close‑out process.
• Assist with the preliminary punch list process.
• Coordinate owner‑requested warranty requirements during the warranty period.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of prior related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control.
• Able to write reports and business correspondence.
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Able to perform duties independently.
• Strong attention to detail.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)