Project Engineer

Exyte; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte US, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to oversee technical, administrative, and daily field operations to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with safety standards.

You will act as a liaison between the project manager and construction manager, ensuring data integrity and effective communication across teams. Responsibilities include reviewing RFIs, submittals, and drawings; coordinating with field teams; tracking milestones; and assisting with cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience on construction projects (semiconductor/pharma preferred).
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs and submittals ensuring field data is correct and approved.
• Review work and materials for compliance with plans and codes.
• Assist with scheduling milestones and daily site logistics coordination.
• Monitor budgets, process change orders, and review subcontractor pay apps.
• Identify on-site issues and coordinate corrective actions with designers and superintendents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Construction cost control

Task management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Discover your exciting role

A construction project engineer helps manage the technical, administrative, and daily operational details of a project to ensure it stays on schedule, within budget, and up to safety standards. They act as a communication bridge with the project manager and construction manager.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Managing Submittals and RFIs: Review and process Requests for Information (RFIs) and material submittals to make sure the field teams have correct, approved data.
• Quality and Compliance: Review completed work and delivered materials to verify they match architectural plans and building codes.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Assist with tracking project milestones, sequencing trade work, and organizing daily site logistics.
• Cost Tracking: Help monitor budgets, process change orders, and review subcontractor billing or pay applications.
• Problem Solving: Identify on-site discrepancies or hurdles quickly and coordinate with designers or superintendents to fix them.

Show your expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 0–3 years of relevant experience
• Experience working on construction projects (semiconductor and/or pharmaceutical facility experience preferred)
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction methods
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
• Basic knowledge of construction accounting, estimating, cost control, scheduling, and purchasing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

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You want to be part of the Exyte team?

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Tina Denny

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.