Project Engineer (Independence Construction)

Independence Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Independence Construction in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate the project team and manage construction contracts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, budget management, and communication with vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, along with 1-3 years of related experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• Ability to organize work, engage in varied tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with suppliers, vendors, and Independence Construction project team.
• Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts.
• Assist project manager with budget management and report generation.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of budgeting and expense control

Strong attention to detail

Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineer

Independence Construction is expanding our Columbus, OH team! We are looking for passionate individuals to grow with us. Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self‑perform services through our affiliated companies, as well as bring an owner’s approach to projects through the company’s work as a developer. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management in order to ensure the best results for our partners, subcontractors, and community.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with suppliers, vendors, and Independence Construction project team.
• Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts with owners, subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinate and expedite materials and services for the job site in conjunction with superintendent.
• Schedule and manage meetings throughout each phase of construction and pre‑construction.
• Assist the project manager with management of project budget, budget revisions, cost projections, and cash‑flow projections. Assist with generation of reports.
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural and MEP drawings throughout the project.
• Assist PM in oversight and management of change‑management processes.
• Collect and analyze trade contractor proposals for scope changes.
• Review and negotiate the cost for scope changes to ensure pricing is accurate and fair.
• Log change management to correct cost codes.
• Issue subcontract change orders upon approval by owner and PM.
• Responsible for entire RFI process (initiate, review responses, maintain log, distribute to team).
• Responsible for entire submittal process (initiate, review submittals, maintain log, distribute to team upon approvals).
• Maintain current drawing, submittal and RFI logs.
• Coordinate all project meetings with PM and superintendent before project start.
• Attend owner, architect, and contractor meetings.
• Collect, review and process subcontractor payment applications as assigned by PM. Assist in compiling owner payment applications.
• Assist superintendent and PM in creating and updating the master schedule.
• Participate in QA/QC program development with PM, project engineer, superintendent.
• Assist with close‑out process.
• Assist with preliminary punch list.
• Coordinate owner‑requested warranty requirements during warranty period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1‑3 years of related experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to organize work, engage in varied tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties independently.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Weekly competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA & HSA.
• Life insurance plus optional family life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid corporate training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stability and opportunities for career advancement.
• Family‑owned and operated since 1956.
• Visit our website: https://www.ind-con.com/

Independence Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.