Project Engineer — Construction & Real Estate Development

Leoforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Chicago, IL is seeking an Entry Level Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing project work scopes. You will review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to maintain alignment with design and construction teams.

You’ll monitor schedules and costs, attend site meetings, support procurement, keep accurate logs and reports, and help identify risks and improvement opportunities while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing project work scopes.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and coordinate with design and construction teams.
• Monitor schedules, cost-to-complete, budgets, and report progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Attend site meetings, coordinate subcontractor activities, track deliverables, and support field operations to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Support procurement by reviewing proposals and ensuring timely delivery of long‑lead items and equipment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation: daily logs, meeting minutes, field reports, submittal logs, and change orders.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Organization

Field coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering-Management

Tools

Procore

BIM360

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Leoforce in Chicago, IL is seeking an Entry Level Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning, coordinating, and executing project work scopes. You will review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to maintain alignment with design and construction teams.

You’ll monitor schedules and costs, attend site meetings, support procurement, keep accurate logs and reports, and help identify risks and improvement opportunities while upholding safety and