Project Engineer - Summer 2027 Graduates

Coakley & Williams Construction; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Engineer in Bethesda, MD. You will work with the project team to oversee technical and engineering aspects, coordinating with clients, trade partners, engineers, and architects to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, forecasting, and execution.

Your duties include assisting with procurement, developing schedules, managing changes, and leading closeout processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of internship experience in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager and Assistant PM on procurement: scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and submit submittals per plans and specs.
• Support developing and updating project schedules and detailed subcontractor schedules.
• Lead the development and refinement of project plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries to align with schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as needed.
• Coordinate drawings with PM and Superintendent.
• Draft change orders, solicit pricing from subs/suppliers, and perform take-offs for costs.
• Lead project closeout: manuals, warranties, final payment docs.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for team and trade partners.
• Manage document control applications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera scheduling

BIM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC

Project Engineer

Main Office (Bethesda, MD)

Full Time

Commercial Construction Project Engineer

In the role of Project Engineer, you will become an integral part of a project team entrusted with overseeing the technical and engineering facets of your assigned project. Your responsibilities will encompass daily coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our workforce. As the Project Engineer, your duties will involve meticulous planning, scheduling, forecasting, and management of all technical aspects to ensure accuracy, optimal resource allocation, and high-quality outcomes throughout the project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager on procurement activities, encompassing scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and submit submittals, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Provide support in developing and updating project schedules and detailed schedules for subcontractors.
• Take a lead role in crafting and refining project plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries to align with the project schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners, engaging in negotiations when necessary.
• Facilitate coordination of drawings with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Draft change orders, solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers, and perform scope take-offs to estimate costs.
• Lead the project closeout process, including the compilation of manuals and warranties for turnover to the owner, and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for your team and trade partners.
• Assume responsibility for document management applications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of internship experience in commercial construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Procore, and Bluebeam as well as an understanding of Primavera scheduling and BIM
• OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications
• Experience working for a general contractor

Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Additional Notes

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company's goals.

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans' status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.