Project Engineer - NM

Tri State General Contractors; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Tri-State General Contractors is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager through all phases of commercial construction projects. You will manage extensive documentation and coordinate RFIs, submittals, procurement, and subcontractor compliance to keep projects on track.

With 3+ years in the field, you will contribute to budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, and invoicing, while supporting scheduling and procurement efforts to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and change management.
• Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, and subcontract administration.
• Proficiency in ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager through all phases of construction projects.
• Manage project documentation: drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, permits, contracts.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, procurement, and subcontractor compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, and invoicing.
• Support scheduling, milestone tracking, and procurement to maintain timelines.
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule, cost, or coordination issues.
• Assist with quality control, safety docs, inspections, punch lists, closeout activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting & cost tracking

Communication

Tools

ACC

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager through all phases of construction projects, from startup through closeout.
• Manage project documentation, including drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, permits, contracts, and project records.
• Coordinate and track RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and vendor/subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, invoice review, and subcontract administration.
• Support project scheduling, milestone tracking, and procurement efforts to help maintain project timelines.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential schedule, cost, or coordination issues.
• Assist with quality control, safety documentation, inspections, punch lists, and project closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or similar role in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, procurement processes, and change management.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost tracking, and subcontract administration.
• Proficiency in ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and other construction management software.

About Us

At Tri-State General Contractors, we bring commercial retail construction projects to life from the ground up. From new builds and tenant improvements to expansions, remodels, and everything in between, our team takes pride in delivering high-quality work that stands the test of time.

What started as a family-owned company has grown into a trusted contractor serving projects across California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and beyond. Despite that growth, we've stayed true to our roots by building strong relationships, supporting our team, and treating every project with the care and attention it deserves.

Safety is at the core of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a culture where quality workmanship, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive our success.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

*The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the department and company. To perform this job successfully, the perfect candidate will possess a proficient level of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed within this description. Please note, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise with the company