Project Engineer - Commercial Construction & Coordination

Gardner Builders; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k plan with employer contribution

Company laptop

Phone provided

Monthly auto allowance

Paid time off

Sabbatical leave

Job summary

Gardner Builders is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of commercial construction projects. You will coordinate schedules, manage docs, and assist in leading small to midsize projects or supporting a Project Manager on larger ones.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of complex-project experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings. This office-based role offers a hospitality-driven culture and opportunities to grow with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/ME/EE or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of professional construction experience on complex projects.
• Strong analytical mindset; comfortable with numbers, data, and spreadsheets.
• Focus and follow-through with flexibility as priorities shift.
• Comfortable engaging in technical conversations with highly technical teams.
• Curious about learning complex systems, such as generators and chillers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and Apple devices.
• Collaborative, humble and solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Develop and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, and procurement logs.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of contracts, drawings, and documents.
• Generate and update project schedules; identify deliverables and task owners.
• Manage owner pay applications, invoices, and change documentation.
• Support weekly project and OAC meetings with notes and follow-up.
• Obtain permits and regulatory approvals.
• Assist in project closeout with O&M manuals and punchlist follow-up.
• Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, clients, and trade partners.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity about systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/ME/EE or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Gardner Builders is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of commercial construction projects. You will coordinate schedules, manage docs, and assist in leading small to midsize projects or supporting a Project Manager on larger ones.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of complex-project experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings. This office-based role offers a hospitality-driven culture and opportunities to grow with a