Project Engineer: Construction Coordination & Finance

Modern Construction Services; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k, Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Modern Construction Services is seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects in Charlotte, NC. This role blends technical coordination with financial process management to keep projects moving with clarity and accountability.

You will work with Project Managers, maintaining documentation, tracking submittals, and supporting contract administration while ensuring accurate financial data in Procore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale commercial projects.
• Proficiency with Procore, including document management and financial modules.
• Experience managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Build and maintain the contract item list – all items requiring submittal for architect or engineer approval.
• Manage submittal logs, RFI logs, and change order logs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Issue subcontractor contracts using established templates at project kickoff.
• Support scheduling updates and coordination between field and office teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and workflows in Procore.
• Enter and maintain project financial data within Procore's financial management module, including subcontractor costs, bid amounts, and project margins.
• Manage the pay application process in coordination with Project Managers.
• Process change orders and update financial records accordingly.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project financial reports for management review.
• Work closely with Project Managers, General Superintendents, Estimators, and Accounting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for architects, engineers, clients, and subcontractors on document and submittal status.
• Support cross-functional communication to keep projects aligned and moving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Sage

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Modern Construction Services is seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of commercial construction projects in Charlotte, NC. This role blends technical coordination with financial process management to keep projects moving with clarity and accountability.

You will work with Project Managers, maintaining documentation, tracking submittals, and supporting contract administration while ensuring accurate financial data in Procore.