Project Engineer II — Growth in Commercial Construction

Summit Design + Build, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Holidays

Culture of high performance

Job summary

Summit Design + Build in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Engineer II to support growing projects. You will partner with project management and field supervision from start to finish. You will review plans, develop bids, manage subcontract scopes, prepare cost estimates, and maintain the overall project schedule.

You will handle RFIs, submittals and meeting minutes, ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field and 5–7 years of commercial construction experience,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–7 years of proven commercial construction experience.
• Strong decision-making under tight deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with Takeoff/Procore/Bluebeam is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to project management and field supervision from inception to completion.
• Review project plans to ensure alignment with goals.
• Develop bidders lists, manage subcontract scopes, and ensure timely contracts.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets, costs, and change orders.
• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule, ensuring timely updates and adjustments as needed.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes to keep the project on track.
• Assist in ensuring all project aspects meet Summit’s rigorous standards for quality and safety.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Documentation control

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

Tools

On Screen Takeoff

Sage CRE 300

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Summit Design + Build in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Engineer II to support growing projects. You will partner with project management and field supervision from start to finish. You will review plans, develop bids, manage subcontract scopes, prepare cost estimates, and maintain the overall project schedule.

You will handle RFIs, submittals and meeting minutes, ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field and 5–7 years of commercial construction experience,