Project Engineer

Michael Page; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Mentorship program

Career development plan

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Project Engineer for a growing design-build contractor in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will gain cradle-to-grave exposure by supporting preconstruction, buyout, and field turnover while working directly with senior leadership to deliver commercial projects.

You'll own project controls, assist with estimating and QA/QC, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, and grow toward independent PM responsibilities within a collaborative, hands-on culture.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of construction experience with a General Contractor in a GC environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage construction administration and document control.
• Experience preparing, tracking, and distributing submittal schedules and project documentation.
• Support for PM with change orders, subcontractor scheduling, invoicing, and monthly job cost reviews.
• Assist with preconstruction activities including estimating, takeoffs, and quantity calculations.
• Experience closing out projects and managing punch lists and final requirements.
• Hard-working and eager to learn with a long-term career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Get cradle-to-grave project exposure, supporting projects from preconstruction and buyout through final turnover.
• Work directly with the SPM and Superintendent to gain hands-on experience running commercial projects.
• Own key project controls including RFIs, submittals, change orders, tracking logs, and closeout.
• Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid packages, subcontractor leveling, and preconstruction planning.
• Drive QA/QC in the field through inspections, testing, punch lists, and pre-install coordination.
• Coordinate directly with owners, subcontractors, PMs, and field teams to keep scope, schedule, and quality on track.
• Build real field and project management experience with a clear path toward taking ownership of your own projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation control

Estimating support

QA/QC

Preconstruction activities

Field project management

Job description

Get true cradle-to-grave exposure, working directly alongside senior project leadership to drive commercial builds from preconstruction and buyout through field execution and final turnover. Own critical project controls, coordinate directly with owners and subcontractors, and gain the hands‑on experience needed to step into a PM seat and run your own work.

My Client:

My client is a rapidly growing Design-Build contractor coming off a record-breaking $100M+ year, with 70-75% of their work driven by repeat clients-a testament to the reputation they've built in the market. Their diverse portfolio spans automotive, healthcare, education, senior living, churches, office, and general commercial, backed by a newly established Preconstruction department and a strong pipeline for continued growth. Despite their expansion, they've maintained a close-knit, collaborative culture where egos are left at the door, field leaders are given real ownership of their projects, and teams are focused on finding solutions and delivering for the client.

Description

The Project Engineer's Key Responsibilities:

• Get cradle-to-grave project exposure, supporting projects from preconstruction and buyout through final turnover
• Work directly alongside the SPM and Superintendent, gaining hands‑on experience running commercial projects
• Own key project controls including RFIs, submittals, change orders, tracking logs, and closeout
• Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid packages, subcontractor leveling, and preconstruction planning
• Drive QA/QC in the field through inspections, testing, punch lists, and pre‑installation coordination
• Coordinate directly with owners, subcontractors, PMs, and field teams to keep scope, schedule, and quality on track
• Build real field and project management experience with a clear path toward taking ownership of your own projects

Profile

The Successful Project Engineer:

• 1-5 years of experience working with a General Contractor in a construction environment.
• 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.
• 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 $90K, 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.