Project Engineer, Commercial Construction (Florida)

cppi; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Job summary

CPPI is seeking a Project Engineer in Gainesville, Florida. This role involves managing project documentation, supporting cost control, quality assurance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Microsoft Office, excellent communication abilities, and a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. CPPI offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent detail-oriented organizational and time management skills.
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Lead the submittal process and manage approvals.
• Assist with budgeting and change management.
• Coordinate project closeout requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Project Engineer

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is a leading general contracting, design-build, and construction management firm with regional offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, and Palm Beach. Since 1968, CPPI has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and results across a broad spectrum of projects. Our mission is to build long-lasting relationships and structures.

The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for managing project documentation and supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of cost control, quality assurance, scheduling, and safety. This role plays a key part in helping project teams obtain, evaluate, coordinate, and distribute the information and approvals necessary to deliver projects on time, within budget, safely, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Engineer builds and maintains strong working relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors. All daily activities are performed in alignment with the company's mission, vision, and core values.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

Minimum requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or experience in related field.
• Computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of plans and schematics.
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Advanced critical thinking and judgment skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with a Project Engineer in the Construction industry.

Job responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, track, coordinate, organize, and expedite the flow of all project information to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness.
• Create and manage filing systems, logs, and documentation for submittals, RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, field orders, and record drawings; ensure timely distribution and proper storage in the project management database.
• Lead the submittal process: create and manage the submittal log, review submittals, track approvals, and ensure timely procurement and distribution to meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Manage the RFI process, including generating RFIs, reviewing for cost/schedule impact, tracking through submission and response, and mitigating associated risks in collaboration with the project team.
• Assist the Project Manager with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change management, and monthly invoicing for both subcontractors/suppliers and client billings.
• Coordinate and support project closeout requirements including as-built drawings, attic stock, owner training, closeout documents, and punch list completion.
• Transmit all official contract documents promptly to appropriate parties.
• Attend project meetings, support Project Manager with agenda preparation, and generate and distribute meeting minutes.
• Fully understand subcontractor scopes of work to support field and project management operations effectively.
• Support field supervision and management staff with daily operations, project documentation, safety protocols, and resource needs.
• Uphold CPPI's mission, vision, and core values; represent the company professionally and act as a steward of its culture.
• Take ownership of the project by proactively identifying risks, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, and promoting a safe jobsite environment.
• Model leadership behaviors by setting a positive example, making sound decisions that balance profitability with integrity, and mentoring Project Assistants, Interns, and fellow Project Engineers.
• Participate in ongoing training, company functions, and meetings; complete all required training in a timely manner.
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

CPPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.