Project Engineer

TEEMA; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

TEEMA, Scottsdale-based employee-owned construction firm, seeks an experienced Project Engineer to oversee submittals, RFIs, and project documentation for commercial projects. You will coordinate across PMs, superintendents, and design teams to ensure alignment with plans and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of submittals, RFIs, and contract documents, plus the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of submittals, RFIs, plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Experience with a commercial general contractor is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take ownership and follow through on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and track construction submittals through the review, approval, and distribution process.
• Coordinate RFIs, drawings, specifications, and project-related documentation to ensure timely and accurate communication.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and design teams to support project execution.
• Review construction plans and specifications to identify potential conflicts, discrepancies, and coordination issues.
• Assist with procurement, project scheduling, material tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized project records, documentation, correspondence, and tracking logs.
• Monitor project deadlines and deliverables while following up with team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of outstanding items.
• Provide ongoing administrative and coordination support to the project team to facilitate efficient day-to-day project operations.

Skills

Construction submittals

RFIs

Plans & specifications

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

An established, employee-owned construction company is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has commercial construction experience, understands the submittal and RFI process, and is ready to take ownership of their role and responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee and track construction submittals throughout the review, approval, and distribution process.

Coordinate RFIs, drawings, specifications, and project-related documentation to ensure timely and accurate communication.

Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and design teams to support project execution.

Review construction plans and specifications to identify potential conflicts, discrepancies, and coordination issues.

Assist with procurement, project scheduling, material tracking, and project closeout activities.

Maintain comprehensive and organized project records, documentation, correspondence, and tracking logs.

Monitor project deadlines and deliverables while following up with team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of outstanding items.

Provide ongoing administrative and coordination support to the project team to facilitate efficient day-to-day project operations.

What You Must Have

3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction.

Strong understanding of construction submittals, RFIs, plans, specifications, and project documents.

Experience working with a commercial general contractor preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Good problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to take ownership and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Why Join the Team

Work with an experienced and collaborative project team.

Opportunity to take ownership and make an impact on projects.

Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Who Will Excel in This Role

You’ll do well in this role if you’re organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced construction environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who takes initiative, follows through on commitments, and enjoys being an important part of the project team.

Salary & Perks

• Vacation/PTO
• Benefits package