Project Engineer | Developer | Ground-Up Local Projects in Mundelein

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

All Chicagoland projects — no travel

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a Chicago real estate developer to hire a Project Engineer for its Downtown Chicago team. The role supports a portfolio focused on ground-up multifamily and high-rise developments, with exposure to commercial interiors and related project scopes.

You will assist with project execution from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors while growing toward an Assistant Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Project Engineer experience with a General Contractor or Developer.
• Experience in commercial construction, ground-up or interiors.
• Multifamily, high-rise, or commercial interiors experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and coordination.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Long-term commitment to a growing program and pipeline of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents through the construction process.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Help track budgets, schedules, costs, and milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Participate in project meetings and assist day-to-day execution.
• Support quality control, inspections, and closeout activities.
• Gain exposure from preconstruction through turnover.
• Grow toward an Assistant Project Manager role.

Skills

GC/Developer experience

Construction coordination

Multifamily/high-rise exposure

Communication

Budget and schedule tracking

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer

Downtown Chicago, IL

Real Estate Developer | High-Rise & Ground-Up Construction | Local Projects

We're partnered with a well-established Chicago real estate Developer that's looking to add a Project Engineer to its growing construction team.

What makes this opportunity unique is the company's involvement throughout the entire real estate lifecycle - they develop, build, and lease their own properties. With ownership, development, and construction closely aligned, the project team benefits from more streamlined decision-making and direct access to the people behind each project.

The majority of their portfolio consists of ground-up multifamily and high-rise developments, alongside a diverse mix of commercial interiors, hospitality, restaurant, data center, and other specialty projects. For a Project Engineer, this means the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across major developments while building exposure to a variety of construction types.

They have several exciting projects underway, multiple future phases already planned, and additional developments on the horizon, providing long-term stability and plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility as you grow.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents throughout the construction process
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation
• Help track project budgets, schedules, costs, and key milestones
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants
• Participate in project meetings and assist with day-to-day project execution
• Support quality control, inspections, and project closeout activities
• Gain exposure to projects from preconstruction through final turnover
• Take on increasing responsibility as you progress toward an Assistant Project Manager role

What They're Looking For:

• Project Engineer experience with a General Contractor or Developer
• Commercial construction experience, ideally involving ground-up construction or interiors
• Multifamily, high-rise, or commercial interiors experience
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and project coordination
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Someone looking for a long-term opportunity with a strong pipeline of future work

Compensation & Benefits:

• $80K-$90K base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Exposure to major ground-up, high-rise developments
• Multiple upcoming phases and a strong pipeline of future projects
• Direct exposure to the Developer/Owner side of the business
• Long-term career growth as the construction team continues to expand
• All Chicagoland projects - no travel required
• Downtown Chicago-based company

If you're a Project Engineer looking for larger projects, a strong long-term pipeline, and the opportunity to work directly for the company developing and building its own properties, I'd love to tell you more.