Project Engineer

PREMIER Design + Build Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PREMIER Design + Build Group is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support project managers on commercial construction projects in the Columbus area. You will assist with RFI tracking, submittals, scheduling, document control, and coordination with consultants and clients.

The role provides exposure to ground-up industrial, office, medical tenant improvements, and remodel work, with a clear path to Assistant Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction/Construction Science, Architecture, or related field or equivalent internship experience.
• 0–3 years of construction experience; recent grads and interns encouraged to apply.
• Ability to read/interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools is a plus.
• Strong written/verbal communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project administration: RFI/submittal tracking, permit status, and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors and support field communications.
• Represent the company professionally in project and strategy meetings.
• Explain plans/contract terms to staff, trades, and clients as needed.
• Prepare reports on progress, scheduling, and permitting.
• Work with superintendent to plan, organize, and direct onsite activities.
• Compile as-built/closeout documents and track punch lists; address warranty claims.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Perform related duties as assigned or dictated by project needs.

Skills

Reading/interpret drawings

Procore

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Communication

Travel to Columbus jobsites

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent field/internship experience

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Engineer – Construction Management (Entry Level)

General Summary:

The Project Engineer works alongside project managers to help deliver commercial

construction projects, primarily ground-up industrial, with office, medical,

tenant improvement/build-out, and remodel work. This is an entry-level construction

management position on Premier's project delivery team, it is not a design

engineering role, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license is neither required nor

used in this position. The Project Engineer supports the project manager with RFI

and submittal tracking, document control, permitting, scheduling, bidding, meeting

documentation, and project closeout, and participates in design coordination and

owner/client interaction. It is the first step on the path to Assistant Project

Manager and Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assists with project administration: RFI and submittal tracking, permit status
2. maintenance, meeting documentation, bid solicitation, proposal qualification, and
3. change tracking.
4. 2. Assists with problem solving, coordination with consultants and subcontractors,
5. and field communications.
6. 3. Represents the company professionally in project and strategy meetings.
7. 4. Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to staff, trades, and clients
8. as needed.
9. 5. Prepares reports on work progress, scheduling, and permitting.
10. 6. Works with the superintendent to help plan, organize, and direct onsite activities.
11. 7. Compiles as-built and closeout documents, develops and tracks punch lists, and
12. addresses warranty claims post-completion.
13. 8. Takes full ownership of assigned projects and contributes to a strong team culture.
14. 9. Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building
• Construction/Construction Science, Architecture, or a related field — or
• equivalent field/internship experience.
• - 0–3 years of construction experience; recent graduates and those with internship
• or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
• - Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• - Familiarity with construction management software (Procore or similar), MS Office,
• and scheduling tools (MS Project or Primavera P6) a plus.
• - Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• - Willingness to work on and travel to jobsites in the Columbus area.
• - This position requires working from a combination of in-office and onsite jobsite locations daily; valid driver's license required.

Salary range: $65,000–$75,000 annually plus benefits.