Project Engineer

Schimenti Construction Company; Village of Rye Brook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Schimenti Construction Company is looking for a Project Engineer to join our Rye Brook, NY office. The ideal candidate will support project management through various phases including project startup, scheduling, and documentation. Strong communication skills and knowledge of MS Office, Procore, and construction practices are essential.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals aiming to advance to Assistant Project Manager, with a strong commitment to teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with General Contractor preferred.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• High professionalism and team player skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete new project updates in Procore system.
• Schedule meetings with project team members.
• Review and process submittals via Procore.
• Assist in preparation of closeout package process.

Skills

Project Management Support

MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Timberline/Sage

Job description

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Rye Brook, NY office in Westchester County. This position works closely with the Project Management team and provides support for the entire life-cycle of a construction project. Project Engineers must demonstrate a solid knowledge in construction practices and provide coordination and administrative support to their assigned project teams. This position is intended for individuals to gain the experience and knowledge required to grow into an Assistant Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project start-up: complete new project updates in Procore system, distribute initial drawings and plans to all required team members, assist Project Manager with insurance and permits as needed, send Superintendent Field team toolkits
• Schedule calls and meetings with internal and external project team members to ensure consistent communication flow throughout the duration of a project
• Assist with buyout process
• Review, process, and distribute submittals via Procore
• Create and distribute weekly reports as requested by Project Manager
• Process and maintain RFIs in Procore or similar system
• Prepare, process, and distribute subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change orders
• Assist in preparation of closeout package process: collect documentation from subcontractors, vendors, architects, clients, and members of the internal project team
• Other job responsibilities as assigned
• Occasional travel to project site as needed

Qualifications

• Must have either a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor is a plus
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time well on tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Team-player and ability to build relationships well across the organization and team

Technical Skills

• Must have solid MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• MS Project, Procore, and Timberline/Sage experience is a plus

Benefits

Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

As set forth in Schimenti Construction Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.