Project Engineer

HILDRETH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.L.C.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) 3% Match

Job summary

Hildreth Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to support all phases of construction projects, from planning to closeout. You will coordinate between teams, maintain docs, track costs, and help keep projects on budget in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, eager to learn, and capable of balancing field and office duties while growing with a team that values relationships, integrity, service, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
• Comfort reading drawings, purchase orders, and cost codes.
• Collaborative attitude with a desire to learn and grow.
• Leadership potential and openness to coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and distribute construction documents, drawings, and logs
• Support RFIs, submittals, and change order documentation
• Monitor subcontractor progress, schedules, and deliveries
• Assist in preparing and updating project and lookahead schedules
• Track project costs, assist with estimating and take-offs
• Record and distribute meeting minutes and punch list reports
• Coordinate closeout documentation and warranty information
• Provide hands‑on support in the field and office
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned

Skills

Construction knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical

Organized

Multi-priority management

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Collaborative

Leadership potential

Job description

At Hildreth Construction, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where driven individuals thrive through collaboration, accountability, and a genuine passion for building. Our team spans generations and backgrounds, unified by our core values of Relationships, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. We offer our employees the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, take ownership of their work, and enjoy the journey along the way.

Role Summary:

As a Project Engineer at Hildreth Construction, you’ll play a critical support role throughout all phases of construction projects, from planning to closeout. You will assist in coordinating efforts between teams, maintaining documentation, resolving field issues, and ensuring our projects stay on budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, eager to learn, and enjoys being part of a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, update, and distribute construction documents, drawings, and logs
• Support RFIs, submittals, and change order documentation
• Monitor subcontractor progress, schedules, and deliveries
• Assist in preparing and updating project and lookahead schedules
• Track project costs, assist with estimating and take-offs
• Record and distribute meeting minutes and punch list reports
• Coordinate closeout documentation and warranty information
• Provide hands‑on support in the field and office
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Comfortable reading drawings, purchase orders, and cost codes
• Collaborative attitude with a desire to learn and grow
• Leadership potential and openness to coaching and development

What We Offer:

• Competitive full-time salary based on experience and skills
• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive health and accident insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off