Project Engineer - Tenant Interiors | Growth & Training

Leopardo Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision program

401k + match

Generous PTO and Volunteer PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Identity theft protection

Group accident insurance

Job summary

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Tenant Interiors Market in our busy downtown Chicago office. This entry-to-mid level role offers exposure to estimating, management and field operations with a structured training program to grow into estimator, project manager or superintendent.

You will support project teams, manage schedules, prepare logs and coordinate meetings, while learning LEED/BIM processes and maintaining project documentation across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields or equivalent training.
• Prior experience as Project Engineer or Intern preferred; field and/or estimating experience is a plus.
• Understanding of basic construction technologies such as scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; ability to read and understand blueprints is a must.
• Awareness of project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating, Project Management and Field Operations in planning, directing and coordinating project activities.
• Learn all facets of the construction process to progress to estimator, project manager, or superintendent.
• Coordinate pre, weekly and post-construction meetings; prepare minutes and assign action items.
• Monitor schedules, obtain permits, reviews submittals and RFIs, and track logs.
• Support BIM/LEED coordination, change orders, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Scheduling software

Financial comprehension

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields

Equivalent training and related experience

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Tenant Interiors Market in our busy downtown Chicago office. This entry-to-mid level role offers exposure to estimating, management and field operations with a structured training program to grow into estimator, project manager or superintendent.

You will support project teams, manage schedules, prepare logs and coordinate meetings, while learning LEED/BIM processes and maintaining project documentation across all phases.