Project Engineer

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Career development plan

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with an award-winning, mid-sized general contractor in the Indianapolis market to hire a Project Engineer. This cradle-to-grave role exposes you to preconstruction, buyout, execution and turnover, working directly with seasoned PMs and Superintendents to build your own project leadership.

You'll gain hands-on experience managing complex commercial projects, owning RFIs, submittals and cost tracking, and rapidly progressing toward a Project Manager role within a

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of General Contractor experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, document control, and project coordination.
• Hands-on experience owning RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and tracking logs.
• Ability to support PMs with change orders, subcontractor coordination, invoicing, and job cost tracking.
• Exposure to preconstruction and estimating, including takeoffs and quantity calculations.
• Experience driving punch list, closeout, and final project turnover.
• Hungry, hands-on, and growth-driven, with the ambition to step into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from cradle-to-grave from preconstruction and buyout through field execution and final turnover.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the PM and Superintendent, gaining hands-on experience managing complex commercial projects.
• Take ownership of critical project controls, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, and closeout.
• Drive project coordination across owners, subcontractors, project management, and field teams to keep scope, schedule, and quality on track.
• Fast-track your path to Project Manager by building the field and operational experience needed to ultimately run your own projects.

Skills

General Contractor experience

Project coordination

RFI management

Cost tracking

Preconstruction exposure

Estimating exposure

Punch list

Job description

Step into a true cradle-to-grave role where you'll gain hands‑on exposure to every phase of complex commercial construction, from preconstruction and buyout through execution and turnover. Work directly alongside experienced PMs and Superintendents while building the expertise and ownership needed to quickly progress into running your own projects.

My Client:

My client is an award‑winning, mid‑sized general contractor that has built a strong presence in the Indianapolis market over the past 25+ years. They've maintained a close‑knitted, family‑feel culture while delivering major commercial projects and partnering with some of the industry's biggest names, including Turner and Pepper Construction.

What really sets them apart is their people‑first culture, open‑door leadership, and commitment to promoting and developing talent from within. With a strong pipeline and significant growth projected ahead, they're looking to bring on talented individuals who want to grow with the business and build a long‑term career.

Description

The Project Engineer's Key Responsibilities:

• Own projects from the ground up with true cradle‑to‑grave exposure-from preconstruction and buyout through field execution and final turnover
• Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the PM and Superintendent, gaining hands‑on experience managing complex commercial projects
• Take ownership of critical project controls, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, and closeout
• Drive project coordination across owners, subcontractors, project management, and field teams to keep scope, schedule, and quality on track
• Fast‑track your path to Project Manager by building the field and operational experience needed to ultimately run your own projects

Profile

The Successful Project Engineer:

• 1-5 years of General Contractor experience with a foundation in commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of construction administration, document control, and project coordination
• Hands‑on experience owning RFIs, submittals, project documentation, and tracking logs
• Ability to support PMs with change orders, subcontractor coordination, invoicing, and job cost tracking
• Exposure to preconstruction and estimating, including takeoffs and quantity calculations
• Experience driving punch list, closeout, and final project turnover
• Hungry, hands‑on, and growth‑driven, with the ambition to step into a Project Manager role and ultimately run projects independently

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.
• 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.

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