Project Engineer (Norfolk, VA)

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate submittals, maintain subcontractor files, and assist in requisitions and changes.

This role supports project execution, schedule updates, and cost control, working closely with the APM and Superintendent. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or business, plus at least one year in the construction industry and familiarity with construction management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or business is required.
• At least 1 year of construction industry experience.
• Familiarity with a computer based management software system is essential.
• Must be skilled at working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Submits detailed procedures for review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc.
• Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specs, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents.
• Assists in the requisition procedure (review, submittal, and payment).
• Expedites subcontractor proposals.
• Assist the Assistant Project Manager in evaluating subcontractor requisitions relative to actual work completed.

Skills

Teamwork

Submittals coordination

Schedule monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Required Education
  • Bachelors degree: Engineering, Construction Management or Business
• Required Experience
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
• Required Qualifications
  • Familiarity with at least one computer based management software system is essential.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must be skilled at working in a team environment

Summary

Responsibilities/Duties

• Project Execution
  • Submits detailed procedures for the review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc. to the Assistant Project Manager.
  • Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents.
  • Assists in the requisition procedure (i.e., review, submittal, and payment).
  • Expedites subcontractor proposals.
  • Assist the Assistant Project Manager in evaluating the subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
• Schedule Management
  • Works with APM and Superintendent on developing, monitoring, and updating project schedule.
  • Supports the monitoring of the subcontractor schedule adherence.
• Cost Control
  • Supports the APM in the review of all subcontractors’ schedules of value.
  • Supports the APM in preparing appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes.
  • Supports the APM in the appropriateness of and prepares subcontractor change orders for processing by APM.
  • Supports the APM in evaluating subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
  • Works with APM, PM and Superintendent to prepare the general requisition.
  • Helps the APM track general requisition through payment.
• Communications
  • Supports the APM in establishing and maintaining relationships with Owner’s representative, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Assists the APM in managing and maintaining project specific information systems.
  • Assists the APM in the coordination of site activities with office activities.
  • Assists APM in communication of schedule revisions to all parties, as appropriate.
  • Assists APM in communication of cost control status and issues to Grunley management in a timely manner.

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education. experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00-$90,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.