Project Engineer I: Kickstart Your Construction Career

Pepper Construction Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer I to join our project management team. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent to run projects from start to finish, gaining exposure to both field and office work, from budgets and contracts to submittals and closeouts.

The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, cost control, planning, and schedule management, with responsibilities including value engineering, subcontractor bids, buyouts, and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related field is required.
• 0–2 years of experience with a General Contractor or in the field of construction.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.
• This is an in-person position in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; forecast and analyze costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Pepper Construction Group in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer I to join our project management team. You will work with a Project Manager and Superintendent to run projects from start to finish, gaining exposure to both field and office work, from budgets and contracts to submittals and closeouts.

The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, cost control, planning, and schedule management, with responsibilities including value engineering, subcontractor bids, buyouts, and ensuring safety and