Project Engineer

Tiello; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Career growth

Preconstruction exposure

Estimating skills

Scheduling exposure

Team collaboration

PM exposure

Path to PM

Job summary

Tiello is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects in the Greater St. Louis area. You will gain hands-on experience across preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, cost forecasting, RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and closeout.

This is an early-career opportunity designed to build a well-rounded foundation and develop toward a Project Manager role through direct collaboration with PMs, superintendents, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, and project cost forecasting is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and estimating activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, and takeoff information to support cost planning.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and assist with change-order management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer — Commercial Construction

Location: Greater St. Louis Metro Area, MO

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employment Type: Full-Time | General Contractor | Commercial Construction

Benefits Include:

• Competitive base compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and long-term career growth
• Exposure to both preconstruction and project operations
• Opportunity to develop estimating, scheduling, and project financial skills
• Flexible and collaborative company culture
• Direct exposure to experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership
• Clear opportunity to take on increasing project responsibility
• Long-term career path toward Project Management

About the Company

Tiello is partnered with an established construction and development firm in the Greater St. Louis area that has been delivering projects for more than 40 years.

The company has completed more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states and has extensive experience with both new ground-up construction and complex additions and renovations.

Their portfolio includes a diverse range of markets, including commercial, multifamily, senior living, education, hospitality, industrial/manufacturing, historic renovations, adaptive reuse, and other commercial construction.

The company places a strong emphasis on building not only successful projects, but also people, relationships, and communities, with a focus on creating long‑term career opportunities for its employees.

Position Overview

The company is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support commercial construction projects throughout the Greater St. Louis area.

This position offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, including estimating, preconstruction, project management, scheduling, cost forecasting, RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and closeout.

Rather than being limited to administrative project coordination, the Project Engineer will work closely with the project team and gain hands‑on experience across both the technical and business sides of construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career construction professional who wants to develop a well‑rounded foundation and ultimately grow into a Project Manager role.

Project & Company Highlights

• Established construction and development firm with 40 years of experience
• More than $7 billion in completed projects
• Project experience across 34 states
• Strong presence in the Greater St. Louis market
• Diverse portfolio including:
• Commercial construction
• Multifamily
• Senior living
• Education
• Hospitality
• Industrial and manufacturing
• Historic renovations and adaptive reuse
• Additions and renovations
• Ground‑up construction
• Exposure to both preconstruction and project operations
• Hands‑on estimating and takeoff experience
• Exposure to scheduling and project cost forecasting
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced PMs, Superintendents, and project leadership
• Potential opportunity to lead a preconstruction team when assigned by a supervisor
• Flexible, collaborative, and team‑oriented culture
• Strong focus on professional development and internal career progression
• Long‑term path toward Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Gather information necessary to develop project estimates
• Review project proposals, drawings, specifications, and takeoff information
• Assist with estimating and contracting activities
• Perform and support quantity takeoffs
• Provide technical assistance and help interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Assist in determining appropriate construction methods and equipment
• Support preconstruction activities and project planning
• Assist with extra‑work estimating and change‑order preparation
• Prepare monthly project status reports
• Assist with project cost tracking and forecastingli>Support development and maintenance of project schedules
• Issue and maintain Owner and Subcontract agreements
• Manage and track RFIs and shop drawings
• Assist with submittal management
• Support change‑order management
• Maintain organized and accurate project files and documentation
• Handle day‑to‑day project correspondence
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, owners, architects, and consultants
• Prepare project closeout documentation
• Support the broader project team throughout the construction lifecycle
• Take on increasing project responsibility as experience develops

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of technical training and related construction experience may be considered
• Commercial construction experience or exposure preferred
• Construction internship or co‑op experience preferred for entry‑level candidates
• Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Exposure to estimating and quantity takeoffs preferred
• Basic understanding of construction methods and equipment
• Familiarity with project scheduling
• Understanding of construction safety practices
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team
• Desire to learn both preconstruction and project operations
• Interest in taking on increasing responsibility and developing toward Project Management
• Valid driver’s license required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.