Project Engineer & Asst. PM — Chicago Construction Growth

Flowtec Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowtec Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day management of commercial construction projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout. You will help develop schedules, budgets, procurement logs, and cost reports while coordinating with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of construction experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and a solid grasp of plans, RFIs, submittals,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience in a Project Engineer/APM or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture preferred.
• Experience with GC/Developer environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of plans, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders and project controls.
• Excellent communication and organization, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction PM software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day management of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, procurement logs, and cost reports.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors to meet project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, contract administration, and procurement.
• Review plans and specs to identify issues and coordinate solutions.
• Participate in project meetings and track actions and decisions.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews during preconstruction.
• Monitor schedule, quality, safety, and overall project progress with field leadership.
• Review pay applications, invoices, and supporting docs.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and coordinate field activities.
• Assist with change management and cost control.
• Coordinate inspections, permitting, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Build relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Construction experience

Project coordination

Scheduling

Documentation

Communication

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Flowtec Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day management of commercial construction projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout. You will help develop schedules, budgets, procurement logs, and cost reports while coordinating with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of construction experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and a solid grasp of plans, RFIs, submittals,