Project Engineer

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Southeast team in Jacksonville, FL. This entry-level role provides technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team from kickoff to turnover.

Responsibilities include document control, scheduling assistance, procurement tracking, subcontractor coordination, and field operations support to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of construction-related experience preferred, including internships or co-op.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and project management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling tools.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, logs).
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and contract documents tracking.
• Support scheduling efforts including updates and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate distribution of project documents to subcontractors and field personnel.
• Assist with procurement activities including material tracking and expediting deliveries.
• Support project closeout with manuals, warranties, as-builts, and turnover documents.
• Participate in coordination meetings and document outcomes.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support field operations.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, inspections, and owner turnover activities.
• Support safety standards and quality control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

0–3 years construction experience

OSHA 10

First Aid & CPR

Fall Protection

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Engineer. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Jacksonville, FL.

The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team throughout all phases of construction. This entry-level role assists with project coordination, document control, procurement tracking, scheduling support, subcontractor coordination, and field operations to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards and contract requirements.

The Project Engineer works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to support day-to-day project execution while gaining hands-on experience in construction management processes, project controls, and field operations. This position serves as a foundational role for career growth within project management and construction operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and update project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, concrete pour logs, procurement logs, and other project tracking reports.
• Assist with preparation, review, distribution, and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and contract documents.
• Support project scheduling efforts including schedule updates, procurement schedules, short-interval planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate distribution of project documents to subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Assist with procurement activities including material tracking, expediting deliveries, and vendor communication.
• Support project closeout efforts including collection of Operation & Maintenance Manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, turnover documentation, and spare parts.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress and support field operations.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, testing, inspections, and owner turnover activities.
• Support implementation of company safety standards and quality control procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant field.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of construction-related experience preferred, including internships or co-op experience.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and construction documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with Project Managers, Project Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools preferred.
• Knowledge of surveying fundamentals and construction safety practices preferred.
• Current training/certifications, or willingness to obtain training/certifications, in the following areas preferred:
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Trenching
  • Scaffolding
  • Rigging
  • Confined Space
  • Fall Protection
  • Silica Awareness
  • Risk Management
• Ability to work on active project job sites and utilize standard office equipment, including laptops, smartphones, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds and meet the physical requirements necessary to safely perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work a flexible project-based schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with hours varying based on project and operational needs.
• Ability to travel to job sites on a limited basis as required by project needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY:

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.