Project Engineer: Path to Project Manager in Construction

The Burt Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

The Burt Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer in Chicago to help keep projects moving and teams aligned from kickoff to closeout. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain document control, and support successful delivery from start to finish.

You’ll collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents on scheduling, submittals, and change orders, with hands-on use of Procore and Sage 100.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities on active job sites.
• Clear oral and written communication across internal teams, clients, design teams, and trade partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365, Procore, and Sage 100.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project start-up and closeout procedures, permit procurement, utility setups, and daily subcontractor scheduling and deliveries.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and plan revisions in Procore; track material lead times; update project directories; ensure field teams have accurate plans and specs.
• Support the Project Manager with owner/subcontractor change orders, change order logs, contingency tracking, and reviewing subcontractor invoices and monthly pay applications in Sage 100.
• Attend project kick-off, trade partner, and safety meetings; track meeting minutes; support quality control with the Superintendent; participate in punch walks to completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Science

Tools

Procore

Sage 100

MS Office 365

Job description

The Burt Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer in Chicago to help keep projects moving and teams aligned from kickoff to closeout. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain document control, and support successful delivery from start to finish.

You’ll collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents on scheduling, submittals, and change orders, with hands-on use of Procore and Sage 100.