Project Engineer (Construction)

Kelly Services; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Short-term disability

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a General Construction Project Engineer 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 involves reviewing drawings, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking costs, and generating regular progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

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

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

About Kelly

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