Project Engineer (Commercial Construction)

Recruitify; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify in Doral, FL is seeking a Project Engineer with 1–2 years’ general contractor experience or a strong Construction Management graduate to join a growing team. You will work closely with senior leadership on large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects, handling RFI, submittals, document control, and coordination with subcontractors.

Ideal candidates are organized, coachable, and eager to learn, with proficient software skills and the ability to read construction drawings.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of General Contractor experience or recent Construction Management graduates with field experience.
• Experience with general contracting and construction documentation is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFIs
• Process submittals
• Coordinate document control
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Review shop drawings
• Support scheduling
• Track permits
• Coordinate subcontractors
• Assist with buyouts
• Support punch lists
• Assist with project closeout documentation

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Desire to learn and grow

Education

1-2 years General Contractor experience or Construction Management grads

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Onsite (Doral, FL)
Location: Doral, FL
Base Salary: $75,000–$80,000

About the Role

We are hiring a Project Engineer for a growing South Florida developer and general contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with approximately 1–2 years of experience working for a General Contractor who wants to continue building their career while working alongside experienced project leadership on large-scale commercial and mixed-use construction projects.

We're also open to strong recent Construction Management graduates who have gained meaningful real-world construction experience through internships, field experience, or previous employment.

This role is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in construction management while receiving mentorship and increasing responsibility over time.

Must-Have Experience

We're looking for candidates with approximately 1–2+ years of General Contractor experience or strong recent Construction Management graduates with practical field experience.

You must have:

• Experience with a General Contractor preferred
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Desire to learn and grow within construction management

Preferred Background

Ideal

• Project Engineer
• Assistant Project Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Construction Management graduate
• Commercial construction
• Multifamily construction

Strong Alternative Backgrounds

• Assistant Project Manager
• Construction Project Coordinator
• Field Coordinator

What You Will Do

• Prepare RFIs
• Process submittals
• Coordinate document control
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Review shop drawings
• Support scheduling
• Track permits
• Coordinate subcontractors
• Assist with buyouts
• Support punch lists
• Assist with project closeout documentation

No financial management responsibilities.

Why This Role Makes Sense

• Work directly alongside experienced construction leadership
• Join a growing South Florida developer and builder
• Gain exposure to large-scale commercial and mixed-use construction
• Receive mentorship while taking on increasing responsibility
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Great Fit If You...

• Have 1–2 years of General Contractor experience or are a strong recent Construction Management graduate
• Are organized, coachable, and eager to learn
• Enjoy working with project teams and solving problems
• Want long-term career growth within construction management

Compensation

Base salary is $75,000–$80,000, depending on experience.

Compensation will ultimately be based on your construction background, technical skills, and overall qualifications.

If you're targeting compensation outside of the posted range, I still encourage you to apply. Let me know what you're looking for, and if your background is a fit, we'll discuss it during our initial Zoom call.