Project Engineer – Real Estate Developer (Ground-Up)

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

All Chicagoland projects — no travel

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a Chicago real estate developer to hire a Project Engineer for its Downtown Chicago team. The role supports a portfolio focused on ground-up multifamily and high-rise developments, with exposure to commercial interiors and related project scopes.

You will assist with project execution from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors while growing toward an Assistant Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Project Engineer experience with a General Contractor or Developer.
• Experience in commercial construction, ground-up or interiors.
• Multifamily, high-rise, or commercial interiors experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and coordination.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Long-term commitment to a growing program and pipeline of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents through the construction process.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Help track budgets, schedules, costs, and milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Participate in project meetings and assist day-to-day execution.
• Support quality control, inspections, and closeout activities.
• Gain exposure from preconstruction through turnover.
• Grow toward an Assistant Project Manager role.

Skills

GC/Developer experience

Construction coordination

Multifamily/high-rise exposure

Communication

Budget and schedule tracking

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a Chicago real estate developer to hire a Project Engineer for its Downtown Chicago team. The role supports a portfolio focused on ground-up multifamily and high-rise developments, with exposure to commercial interiors and related project scopes.

You will assist with project execution from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors while growing toward an Assistant Project Manager role.