Project Engineer - Fall 2025 College Grads-

F.H. Paschen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position is perfect for December 2025 graduates eager to start their careers in construction. You will play a vital role in managing project schedules, coordinating materials, and ensuring quality control. The company prides itself on its rich history and commitment to safety and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in the construction industry, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Eligibility for Year End Bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction technology and tools.
• Experience with computer applications for project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material procurement and delivery.
• Produce project schedules and manage change orders.
• Assist with field supervision and maintain project documents.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Strong written and oral communication skills

Quantity take-offs

Quality Control

Education

4-year degree in Engineering

4-year degree in Construction

4-year degree in Architecture

4-year degree in Business

Tools

Blue Beam

Revit

Procore

Spreadsheets

Word processing applications

Scheduling applications

Job description

Project Engineer - Fall 2025 College Grads-

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Position Overview

The Project Engineer is a critical component of the project team that works together to manage a construction project.

Description

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is a critical component of the project team that works together to manage a construction project.

This position is for December 2025 graduates looking to begin working in January 2026, upon their graduation.

Essential Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate material procurement and delivery
• Produce project schedules
• Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
• Quote/qualify subcontractor requests for change orders
• Track status of change orders
• Track status of Requests for Information
• Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
• Maintain project close-out documents
• Assist with field supervision
• Blueprint reading
• Quantity take-offs
• Sub-contractor solicitations
• Correspondence
• Quality Control
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Summary

F.H. Paschen has over 110 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Requirements

• Have knowledge of technology related to construction, such as Blue Beam, Revit, and Procore.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is preferred.
• 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or Business is required.
• Prior internship experience is a plus.
  
  

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact our office at [phone].

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription
  
  

Salary Range

$68,000-$75,000

F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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