Project Engineer

Placed; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placed is seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning and execution of commercial construction projects from budgeting through completion. You will work closely with the project team to keep jobs on track, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration across owners, clients, consultants and contractors, and the ability to prepare regular status updates, monitor milestones, and manage documentation and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial construction and/or project management desirable; drywall experience a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team and client interaction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Solid project management fundamentals including planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage teams and stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across the project team and ensure clear communication on needs, updates, and changes.
• Keep team and stakeholders informed of expectations, timelines, and deadlines, monitoring milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare and distribute status updates and documentation; flag issues and elevate concerns to keep projects moving.
• Serve as a communication link between ownership, clients, consultants, customers, and general contractors.
• Maintain positive relationships and help surface and resolve obstacles within the team.
• Review plans and requirements to support scheduling and coordination; identify risks and communicate potential delays.
• Track timelines, budgets, and quality by maintaining documentation and reporting updates.
• Document risks, issues, and changes and coordinate follow-up with the right people.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

The Project Engineer supports the planning and execution of commercial construction projects, helping drive them from initial budgeting through final completion. This role works closely with the project team to keep jobs on track, on budget, and aligned with client expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build strong working relationships across the project team by keeping communication flowing on project needs, updates, and changes, and following up on open questions or issues as needed.
• Keep team members and stakeholders informed of expectations, timelines, and deadlines, while monitoring progress against key milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare and distribute regular status updates and supporting documentation; flag problem areas, track outstanding items, and elevate concerns to keep projects moving and clients satisfied.
• Serve as a communication link between ownership, client representatives, consultants, customers, and general contractors — routing questions, gathering information, and sharing updates on design changes, scope adjustments, quality issues, or schedule delays.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships within the project team, helping surface and resolve obstacles as they arise.
• Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to support Superintendents and Project Managers with scheduling and day-to-day coordination; help identify risks and communicate concerns about delays, unforeseen costs, or other project impacts.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and quality standards by monitoring assigned tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting updates to the team.
• Document project risks, issues, and changes, and coordinate follow-up with the right people to keep things on track.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction and/or project management; drywall experience a plus
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software
• Solid project management fundamentals, including planning, budgeting, and risk mitigation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Skilled at building relationships across a variety of stakeholders — clients, contractors, and vendors alike
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities
• Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel to job sites and other company locations as needed