Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

gpac LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Mentorship and career path toward PM

Opportunity to contribute to Chicago‑a

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Chicago area team, offering hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and growth toward project management.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to keep projects moving from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll gain exposure to both field operations and project administration while developing the skills to take on greater responsibility, with mentorship and a path toward project

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or similar role with a commercial general contractor.
• Understanding of commercial construction documents, processes, and trade coordination.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing updates, and project documentation.
• Support subcontractor coordination, procurement, and material tracking.
• Assist with estimating, buyout, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Participate in project meetings and follow through on action items.
• Work with field leadership to track progress and address construction issues.
• Coordinate punch lists, warranties, and closeout documents.

Skills

Project Engineer experience

Construction coordination

Organization & communication

Prioritization & ownership

Software familiarity (Procore/Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's in construction management/engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Great projects start with a team that pays attention to the details. A commercial general contractor in the Chicago area is looking for a Project Engineer who wants hands‑on experience, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into project management.

In this role, you'll work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams to keep projects moving from preconstruction through closeout. You'll gain exposure to both field operations and project administration while building the skills to take on greater responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing updates, and project documentation.
• Support subcontractor coordination, procurement, and material tracking.
• Assist with estimating, buyout, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Participate in project meetings and follow through on action items.
• Work with field leadership to track progress and address construction issues.
• Coordinate punch lists, warranties, and closeout documents.

What You Bring

• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role with a commercial general contractor.
• An understanding of commercial construction documents, processes, and trade coordination.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of your work.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

What's Offered

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Mentorship and a path toward project management.
• The opportunity to contribute to commercial projects throughout the Chicago area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.