Project Engineer: Construction Ops & Growth in Tampa

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team across all construction phases.

This entry-level role assists with project coordination, documentation control, scheduling support, subcontractor coordination, and field operations to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel, gaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or another relevant field.
• 0–3 years construction-related experience, including internships or co‑op experience.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and construction documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with Project Managers, Project Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, concrete pour logs, procurement logs, and other project tracking reports.
• Assist with preparation, review, distribution, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and contract documents.
• Support project scheduling efforts including schedule updates, procurement schedules, short‑interval planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate distribution of project documents to subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Assist with procurement activities including material tracking, expediting deliveries, and vendor communication.
• Support project closeout efforts including collection of O&M manuals, warranties, as‑built drawings, turnover documentation, and spare parts.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress and support field operations.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, testing, inspections, and owner turnover activities.
• Support implementation of company safety standards and quality control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Scheduling

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical, administrative, and operational support to the project team across all construction phases.

This entry-level role assists with project coordination, documentation control, scheduling support, subcontractor coordination, and field operations to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel, gaining