Project Engineer (Independence Construction)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance + Optional Family Life

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) + Company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Company training program

Job summary

Independence Construction, Inc. in Columbus, OH is hiring a Project Engineer to support project managers and superintendents across all phases of a construction project. You will coordinate with subs, vendors, and internal teams to drive on-time, on-budget performance.

The role requires a CM or engineering degree and 1–3 years of related experience, with strong communication, budgeting, and document-control skills. A collaborative environment offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM or engineering or related education/experience.
• 1–3 years of related construction experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Organize work and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subs, vendors, and Independence Construction project team.
• Administer and monitor contracts with Owners, subs and vendors.
• Coordinate and expedite materials and services with the superintendent.
• Schedule and manage meetings through each phase of construction and preconstruction.
• Assist PM with budget, revisions, cost projections, and cash flow; generate reports.
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural and MEP drawings.
• Assist PM in change management oversight and processes.
• Log and process RFIs and submittals; maintain logs and distribute to team.

Skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Report writing

Organization

Independence

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who is IC?

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.

Project Engineer

Who is IC?

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.

What do we believe in?

People

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

Performance

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

Community

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

As a Project Engineer, your key responsibilities are to assist the project manager and/or superintendent in one or more aspects of a construction project.

• Coordination with Subs, vendors, suppliers, 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 preconstruction.
• Assist the PM with the management of Project Budget, Budget Revisions, Cost Projections, and Cash Flow Projections. Assist with the generation of reports.
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural and MEP drawings throughout the project.
• Assist PM in the oversight and management of change management processes.
• Collect and analyze the trade contractor proposal for scope changes.
• Review and negotiate the cost for the change in scope to ensure the pricing is accurate and fair for the change in work.
• Log the change management to the correct cost codes.
• Issue the subcontract change order upon approval of the change by Owner and PM.
• Responsible for the entire RFI process (initiate, review the response, maintain a log and distribute to team as appropriate.
• Responsible for the entire submittal process (initiate, review the submittal, maintain a log and distribute to team as appropriate upon approvals.
• Responsible to keep accurate and current at all times the drawing log, submittal log, and RFI log.
• Coordinate all project meetings with PM and Superintendent prior to the start of project.
• Attend Owner / Architect / CM (Contractor) meetings.
• Collect, review and process subcontractor payment applications as assigned by the PM. Assist in compiling owner payment applications.
• Assist the Superintendent and PM as requested in creating and updating the Master Schedule.
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance - Work with the team (PM, PX, Supt.) for the development of the project QA/QC program.
• Assist PM and Superintendent with Close-out process.
• Assist with the preliminary punch list process.
• Coordinate owner-requested warranty requirements during the warranty period.

Do you have what it takes?

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

Why IC?

Excellent Benefits

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956
• To learn more, 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.