Project Engineer II

CRB; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Engineer II to support the Project Manager and construction team in planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with contract documents, design intent, schedule, and safety requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Science, or Engineering and 2–5 years of experience; proficiency with MS Office and project management tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Science, or Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
• Coordinate RFIs and submittals and maintain project records.
• Assist with cost-management, scheduling, and closeout documentation.
• Communicate with field teams, design professionals, vendors, and clients to align scope and design.

Skills

Microsoft Office

VDC apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Science, or Engineering

Tools

Project management software

VDC tools

Mobile devices

Job description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

Job Description

The Project Engineer II supports the Project Manager and broader construction team in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects. This role helps maintain alignment among the field team, design team, trade partners, vendors, and client stakeholders while ensuring that construction activities conform to the contract documents, project objectives, quality requirements, schedule, and safety expectations. The Project Engineer II independently manages core project controls and documentation workflows, including bid support, RFIs, submittals, document control, equipment receiving, as-built verification, closeout, and cost-management support. The position also assists with issue resolution, communicates project information to appropriate stakeholders, and helps the team identify and address risks before they affect field execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and other project team members with the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned construction projects.
• Review construction documents, specifications, subcontracts, and project requirements to help confirm that field activities align with the approved scope and design intent.
• Coordinate the RFI process, including drafting and tracking requests, facilitating timely responses, communicating clarifications, and incorporating resolved information into project records.
• Manage the submittal process by maintaining logs, coordinating reviews, monitoring turnaround times, distributing approved materials, and following up on outstanding items that could affect procurement or installation.
• Assist with bid packages, scope reviews, subcontractor and vendor coordination, and bid leveling to support project procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation, including drawings, specifications, meeting records, logs, correspondence, field reports, and other project controls within the team’s document-management systems.
• Coordinate with field supervision, design professionals, trade partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to communicate project information, resolve routine issues, and support efficient field execution.
• Monitor drawings and field conditions to support verification of as-built information and ensure changes are accurately documented throughout construction.
• Support the project quality-control program by assisting with inspections, tracking deficiencies and corrective actions, maintaining quality records, and helping confirm that installed work meets project requirements.
• Support site safety expectations by participating in project safety activities, identifying concerns, communicating requirements, and reinforcing compliance with company and project-specific safety procedures.
• Coordinate equipment and material receiving activities, including delivery planning, documentation, inspection support, inventory tracking, storage coordination, and communication of damaged or nonconforming items.
• Assist with cost-management activities such as commitment tracking, change documentation, invoice review support, cost coding, forecasting inputs, and maintaining supporting records for project financial controls.
• Help maintain project schedules and short-term work plans by tracking submittals, procurement, deliveries, design clarifications, and other activities that may affect construction progress.
• Manage closeout documentation, including punch-list records, warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, training documentation, record drawings, and turnover packages to support timely project completion.
• Participate in project meetings, document action items, follow through on assigned commitments, and elevate risks or unresolved issues to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Science, or Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated capability with computer programs for project management and reporting; VDC tools
• Proficiency with mobile devices and VDC apps

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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