Project Engineer

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to drive projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing submittals, drawings, RFIs, and vendor coordination while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will support project controls, assist with estimates and change orders, and work closely with project managers, superintendents, and accountants to keep work moving forward. A bachelor's in construction-related field and internship or experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Internship or professional experience supporting commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, institutional, or residential construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• A proactive mindset and desire to grow into larger project leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track submittals, shop drawings, samples, RFIs, and related project documentation.
• Maintain project files, drawings, specifications, contracts, bid packages, and as-built records.
• Coordinate information between project teams, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with pricing requests, estimates, proposals, and change order documentation.
• Support project controls and help ensure critical project information is accurate and up to date.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Accountants to keep projects moving forward.
• Monitor deadlines and support project reporting, compliance, and document management activities.

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction CM software

Job description

Project Engineer Position Type: Full time Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 State: Florida City: Fort Lauderdale Zip Code: 33301 Total Base Pay Range: $59,700.00 - $89,500.00

Overview: Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it. As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer. The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role:

Every successful construction project runs on execution, coordination, and attention to detail. As a Project Engineer, you'll help drive projects from preconstruction through closeout by managing documentation, tracking project information, coordinating with vendors and trade partners, and ensuring the team has the information needed to keep work moving forward. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their construction management career who wants exposure to the full project lifecycle and a clear path toward Project Manager advancement. Based on the job specification, the role supports project administration, submittals, documentation, vendor coordination, and change management activities.

What You'll Do

• Manage and track submittals, shop drawings, samples, RFIs, and related project documentation
• Maintain project files, drawings, specifications, contracts, bid packages, and as-built records
• Coordinate information between project teams, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors
• Assist with pricing requests, estimates, proposals, and change order documentation
• Support project controls and help ensure critical project information is accurate and up to date
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Accountants to keep projects moving forward
• Monitor deadlines and support project reporting, compliance, and document management activities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field preferred
• Internship or professional experience supporting commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, institutional, or residential construction projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software
• A proactive mindset and desire to grow into larger project leadership responsibilities

How Vivmark Supports You

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)