Project Engineer - 2027 Grad

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction seeks a Project Engineer to support the project management team by reviewing construction issues, resolving discrepancies with architects, owners, subcontractors, and vendors. You will manage submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes while helping develop bid packages, schedules, and site utilization programs.

The PE will collaborate with the team to ensure quality, organize documentation, and drive project goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering; two years of related experience acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up.
• Proficient with MS Office and project documentation.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance to codes, QA/QC policies and performance standards.
• Coordinate procurement of permits and inspections with local jurisdictions.
• Develop bid packages, scopes of work, schedules and site utilization.
• Drive project goals as a core team member.
• Learn and use company software.
• Manage document submittals and RFIs.
• Expedite materials, deliveries, and equipment.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare internal and external project status reports.
• Manage project close-out and punch-list processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Description

A Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for supporting the project management team. In addition to being able to handle all the responsibilities of a Project Coordinator, and the PE will review, analyze, and help resolve construction related issues and discrepancies with the architect/engineer, owner, subcontractors, and vendors. PE's will manage and organize all construction documentation including, but not limited to, submittals, RFI's, and meeting minutes. A PE should achieve working knowledge of development of bid packages, scopes of work, construction schedules and site utilization programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and policies
• Coordinate the procurement of permits and inspections with local jurisdictions
• Work closely with the project team in the development of bid packages, scopes of work, construction schedules and site utilization programs
• Work to develop, drive and implement project goals as a core member of a dedicated team
• Learn and use any/all applicable company software programs
• Manage and maintain a detailed document submittal and request for information (RFI) processes
• Work with the project team to expedite materials, deliveries, and equipment
• Preparation and distribution of meeting agenda and minutes
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status
• Manage the project close out and punch list process

Position Requirements

• Construction Experience or experience in similar field
• College Degree - (Construction Management or Engineering preferred) and/or two years similar service
• Results-driven ability to effectively manage and follow-up on multiple priorities
• Be organized and team oriented.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, staff, vendors, and clients
• Commitment to quality and attention-to-detail
• Proficient with industry standard computer skills and software (MS Office, Excel & Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.