Project Engineer

PCL Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonuses

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

HSA or FSA

Mental health support

Career growth

Training programs

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Project Engineer to support contract execution, takeoffs, and subcontract administration, coordinating with design teams and monitoring progress.

The role emphasizes reviewing submittals, creating schedules, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards while driving project progress, risk management, and cross‑functional collaboration across sectors. This position offers growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards as per subject area.
• Ability to apply basic engineering/problem‑solving principles to construction challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and direct‑report tasks.
• Able to create and lead schedules a comprehensive scale.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems with strong skills for embracing new technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
• Reviews and understands broader contract obligations as per the responsible project and work scopes. Assists site manager in project start‑up activities.
• Participates in reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines against the design documentation prior to forwarding to the design team for their review.
• Assists with site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
• Identifies potential risks on project scopes and/or the project.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Planning skills

Time management

Multitasking

Scheduling

Subcontract management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internal operational systems

Job description

Our Offerings Could Include

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long‑term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry‑leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world‑class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Responsibilities

• Performs and applies quantity takeoffs and surveys to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
• Reviews and understands broader contract obligations as per the responsible project and work scopes. Assists site manager in project start‑up activities.
• Participates in reviews of subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with scope, design documentation, and coordination with other disciplines against the design documentation prior to forwarding to the design team for their review.
• Assists with site inspection by the design team for installation deficiencies and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning.
• Identifies potential risks on project scopes and/or the project.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of construction experience in an operational role preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards as per subject area.
• Ability to apply basic engineering/problem‑solving principles to construction challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and direct‑report tasks.
• Able to create and lead schedules a comprehensive scale.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems with strong skills for embracing new technology.

Company: PCL Construction, Inc.

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Job Title: Project Engineer

Requisition ID: 13256

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