Project Engineer / Estimator

Harman Huffman Construction Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harman Huffman Construction Group seeks a Project Engineer / Estimator to join our office team in a hybrid role supporting project management, field coordination, and preconstruction estimating.

We offer hands-on training and mentorship to help you grow within both our project management and estimating groups, with opportunities for advancement into PM or estimator roles and a supportive culture focused on craftsmanship and accountability.

Qualifications

• Entry-level acceptable; mid-level preferred (1–5 years in construction PM, PE, or estimating roles)
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (but not required with experience)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or MS Project is a plus
• Self-driven, motivated, and eager to learn through hands-on training
• Ability to work full-time in office

Responsibilities

• Manage and process submittals and RFIs
• Assist with plan review, drawing distribution, and document control
• Support communication between field superintendents and project management
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors on scopes, scheduling, and deliverables
• Prepare meeting minutes, logs, and project documentation
• Assist with scheduling updates (Microsoft Project)
• Support punchlist efforts and project closeout
• Review plans, specifications, and addenda to determine scope requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimating
• Send bid invitations and coordinate subcontractor pricing
• Analyze subcontractor proposals and compare scope coverage
• Prepare budgets, bid tabs, and estimate packages
• Support value engineering and cost‑saving alternative evaluations
• Participate in internal preconstruction meetings and strategy sessions

Skills

Communication

Organization

Reading drawings

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Harman Huffman Construction Group (HHCG) is seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Estimator to join our office team. This hybrid role supports project management, field coordination, and preconstruction estimating. We’re looking for an individual who is self-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow within our company.

Whether you have foundational experience or are early in your construction career, HHCG provides hands‑on, on‑site training and mentorship to help you advance into a strong contributor within both our project management and estimating groups.

Responsibilities

Manage and process submittals and RFIs

Assist with plan review, drawing distribution, and document control

Support communication between field superintendents and project management

Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors on scopes, scheduling, and deliverables

Prepare meeting minutes, logs, and project documentation

Assist with scheduling updates (Microsoft Project)

Support punchlist efforts and project closeout

Review plans, specifications, and addenda to determine scope requirements

Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimating

Send bid invitations and coordinate subcontractor pricing

Analyze subcontractor proposals and compare scope coverage

Prepare budgets, bid tabs, and estimate packages

Support value engineering and cost‑saving alternative evaluations

Participate in internal preconstruction meetings and strategy sessions

Qualifications

Entry‑level acceptable, mid‑level preferred (1–5 years in construction PM, PE, or estimating roles)

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (but not required with experience)

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or MS Project is a plus

Self‑driven, motivated, and eager to learn through hands‑on training

Ability to work full‑time in office

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Health insurance and retirement benefits are available for employees who enroll

Company-sponsored training and on‑site learning opportunities

Growth opportunities into Project Manager or full‑time Estimator roles

A supportive, relationship‑driven culture that values craftsmanship and accountability

Schedule

Full‑time

In‑office, Monday–Friday

Occasional field visits for training and project support

Work Location

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.