Project Engineer II

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with the safety, direction, and financial outcome of our projects from inception to closeout. You will work with seasoned PM and field supervision to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

Based in Illinois, you will help plan and schedule projects, coordinate subcontractors, and support cost control and documentation while upholding Pepper's safety standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of construction field experience.
• Experience in BIM, Revit, 3D systems, or similar preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation.
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute, and track all project documentation.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, and documentation, while ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BIM

Revit

3D modeling

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

POSITION SUMMARY

Project Engineers work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff and assist with the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction, and Project Engineers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Engineers are expected to work with people at all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision on jobsites and in offices to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. They are also expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
• Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute, and track all project documentation
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts
• Plan and schedule projects
• Manage jobs in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, and documentation, while ensuring quality and safety on every job
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion
• Perform project closeout
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in the construction field
• Experience in BIM, Revit, 3D systems, or similar preferred
• 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

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.