Project Engineer (Construction)

Kelly Services; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking a General Construction Project Engineer in the United States to support planning, coordination and execution of construction projects. You will assist project managers and site supervisors, ensuring technical quality and safety compliance, while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires 2+ years’ experience, a Civil Engineering or related degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction engineering or project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and safety standards.
• Proficient with construction software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera).
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of construction activities and resources.
• Interpret and review engineering plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Monitor project progress, track costs, and update schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project status.
• Identify and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and inventory management for materials and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Read & interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

The General Construction Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role assists project managers and site supervisors, ensuring technical quality, compliance with safety regulations, and timely delivery within budget and scope.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of construction activities and resources.
• Interpret and review engineering plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Monitor project progress, track costs, and update schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project status.
• Identify and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and inventory management for materials and equipment.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction engineering or project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and safety standards.
• Proficient with construction software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera).
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to job sites.

Benefits and Perks

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave

Why Kelly Engineering

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.