Project Engineer

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Mentorship and guidance

Clear career development plan

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana to drive the preconstruction and project execution process on $20M+ commercial/industrial builds, collaborating with Superintendents and PMs to keep major projects on schedule and on budget.

You will build strong subcontractor relationships, support bid processes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, and schedules, while coordinating with field teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience working with a General Contractor in a construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage construction administration and document control.
• Prepare, track, and distribute submittal schedules and project documentation.
• Support the Project Manager with change orders, subcontractor scheduling, invoicing, and monthly job cost reviews.
• Work alongside the Superintendent on RFIs, QA/QC documentation, and day-to-day field operations.
• Assist with preconstruction activities, including estimating, takeoffs, and quantity calculations.
• Manage closeout documentation, punch lists, and final project requirements.
• Hard-working, driven, and eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the bidding process while helping develop detailed project scopes.
• Support Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, schedules, and overall project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and project teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Visit jobsites as needed to stay connected to field operations and provide hands-on project support.
• Play a key role in keeping projects organized, on budget, on schedule, and set up for success.

Job description

Drive the preconstruction and project execution process on $20M+ commercial and industrial builds, building strong subcontractor relationships and supporting PMs from bidding through completion. Work directly alongside Superintendents and project leadership in the field and office, helping keep major projects on schedule, on budget, and positioned for success.

My Client:

My client is a 100+ year, ENR-ranked general contractor with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across industrial, manufacturing, commercial, education, and healthcare. With roughly $300M in annual revenue, an $80M+ active backlog and approximately $250M of planned work over the next two years, they offer the stability of an established organization with the growth and opportunity of a team on the rise. Their projects are typically $20M+, giving you the chance to take real ownership of large-scale, technically challenging builds while working alongside a collaborative team and experienced local leadership. Their extensive self-perform capabilities provide greater control over project execution, and their culture is built around quality, safety, teamwork, innovation, and long-term relationships. For someone looking to work on impactful projects, grow their career, and have a real voice within a highly respected organization, this is a compelling opportunity.

Description

The Project Engineer's Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the bidding process while helping develop detailed project scopes.
• Support Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, schedules, and overall project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and project teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Visit jobsites as needed to stay connected to field operations and provide hands-on project support.
• Play a key role in keeping projects organized, on budget, on schedule, and set up for success.

Profile

The Successful Project Engineer:

• 1-5 years of experience working with a General Contractor in a construction environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage construction administration and document control.
• Prepare, track, and distribute submittal schedules and project documentation.
• Support the Project Manager with change orders, subcontractor scheduling, invoicing, and monthly job cost reviews.
• Work alongside the Superintendent on RFIs, QA/QC documentation, and day-to-day field operations.
• Assist with preconstruction activities, including estimating, takeoffs, and quantity calculations.
• Manage closeout documentation, punch lists, and final project requirements.
• Hard-working, driven, and eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in construction.

Job Offer

What's on the Offer:

• Competitive base salary of up to $80K, depending on experience.
• Transparent, performance-based bonus structure with clear earning potential.
• Strong support and hands-on training to build and sharpen your project management skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) contributions to help support your long-term financial goals.
• Mentorship and guidance available at every level of the organization.
• Clear career development plan with defined opportunities to grow.
• Strong internal advancement opportunities as the company continues to expand.
• Laid-back, collaborative culture where you can take ownership while working alongside a supportive team.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.