Project Engineer

G&E Partners; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G&E Partners in State College, PA is seeking a Project Engineer / Office Engineer to support delivery from preconstruction through closeout. You will work closely with the Project Manager and site team to manage schedules, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation to keep programs on track.

This role blends office and field duties with travel to project sites, requiring strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction experience, preferably commercial.
• Strong coordination, subcontractor management, and documentation skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive problem solver with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Combination of office and on-site responsibilities; ability to travel to sites.
• Comfortable walking active construction sites and working outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage assigned trades during preconstruction including quantity take-offs and buyout.
• Oversee trades during construction: scheduling, cost control, change management.
• Assist in development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Process submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Coordinate project documentation and digital records.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and project team.

Skills

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Construction documentation

Communication skills

MS Office

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

I'm currently representing a leading General Contractor in the State College, PA market that is looking to add a Project Engineer / Office Engineer to support the successful delivery of projects from preconstruction through to closeout.

Working closely with the Project Manager and site team, you'll play a key role in scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document control, and the day-to-day execution of commercial construction projects.

This position is based in State College, PA, so candidates should be within a reasonable daily commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects from preconstruction through to closeout.
• Manage assigned trades throughout preconstruction, including quantity take-offs, bid package preparation and buyout.
• Oversee assigned trades during construction, including scheduling, cost control, change management and client/consultant coordination.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Process submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Coordinate project documentation, digital records and overall project logistics.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, vendors and the wider project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of construction experience, ideally within commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of project coordination, subcontractor management and construction documentation.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Combination of office and on-site responsibilities.
• Must be able to travel to project sites as required.
• Comfortable walking active construction sites, including uneven terrain and climbing stairs/ladders when necessary.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and within active construction environments.