Project Engineer- Heavy Construction / Building Construction

IHC Construction Companies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHC Construction Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer for Chicago area projects, with duties spanning heavy construction and building construction. The role may be based at our Elgin, IL corporate office or at a project site in NE Illinois.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management background, is comfortable working in both field and office environments, and can use multiple project management, estimating, and scheduling software systems to support project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• Willing to work in both a field and office setting.
• Proficient with project management, estimating, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Submittal Review and Processing
• Request for Information Processing
• Requesting Change Order Information from Subcontractors
• Drawing Documentation

Skills

Computer literacy

Ambition for advancement

Ability to work in field and office

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

Project management software

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Engineer

IHC Construction Companies, LLC one of Chicagoland's longest established construction firms, is an ENR Top 400 Contractor and a Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor, employing a team of dedicated construction professionals with a broad depth of industry knowledge and expertise. IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities and Veterans to apply.

We are actively seeking a PROJECT ENGINEER (Heavy Construction and Building Construction) for immediate openings in our Chicagoland office, with HQ in Elgin, IL. This Project Engineer position focuses on Heavy Construction (bridge work/infrastructure/plant & process) or Building Construction (school and municipal markets) and is based at either our Elgin, IL corporate office, or a project site in NE Illinois.

Ideal candidate

• Has a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of study, or has qualifying experience
• Is willing to work in both a field and office setting
• Is computer literate and willing to work with multiple project management, estimating, and scheduling software systems
• Is an ambitious individual with the desire to advance within the Company

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Submittal Review and Processing
• Request for Information Processing
• Requesting Change Order Information from Subcontractors
• Drawing Documentation