Project Engineer / Estimator

BirdDogHR; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Company-sponsored training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A construction firm in the United States is seeking a motivated Project Engineer / Estimator to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing project submittals, assisting with cost estimating, and coordinating between field and project management. The ideal candidate is self-driven and has strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in project management and estimating roles.

Qualifications

• Entry-level acceptable, mid-level preferred (1–5 years in construction PM, PE, or estimating roles).
• Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with plan review, drawing distribution, and document control.
• Support communication between field superintendents and project management.
• Prepare meeting minutes and project documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read construction drawings

Self-driven and motivated

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Project

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.