Project Engineer (Wheatfield)

Greenlight Resources; Indiana; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenlight Resources seeks a Project Engineer to support large-scale, complex construction initiatives across heavy industrial sectors. You will partner with the Senior Project Manager to drive planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and cost control for successful project execution.

Responsibilities include estimating support, cost tracking, scope development, progress scheduling, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Experience in lieu of degree will also be considered)
• 4+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or construction management
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing budgets and cost reports
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and safety practices

Responsibilities

• Support estimating teams with detailed project estimates, budgets, and cost analyses
• Monitor project costs and variances; maintain cost‑control systems
• Assist in developing project scope, timelines, and execution strategies
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Field Operations
• Support subcontractor selection and alignment with project specifications
• Develop and maintain project schedules; identify risks and mitigation actions
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies
• Assist with change orders, risk tracking, and issue resolution
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders; provide project updates
• Prepare project reports, documentation, meeting minutes, and presentations
• Support contract review, compliance tracking, and issue escalation

Skills

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience

PM software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Construction standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction

Job description

Title:Project Engineer

Salary: $160,000–$200,000 (w/ $178/day per diem - 7 days a week)

Location: Wheatfield IN

A leading industrial fabrication and construction contractor is seeking a Project Engineer to support large‑scale, complex construction projects across heavy industrial, chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, and power sectors. This role is a key partner to the Senior Project Manager, helping drive project planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and cost control to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support estimating teams with detailed project estimates, budgets, and cost analyses

• Monitor project costs and variances; maintain cost‑control systems

• Assist in developing project scope, timelines, and execution strategies

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Field Operations

• Support subcontractor selection and alignment with project specifications

• Develop and maintain project schedules; identify risks and mitigation actions

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies

• Assist with change orders, risk tracking, and issue resolution

• Communicate with clients and stakeholders; provide project updates

• Prepare project reports, documentation, meeting minutes, and presentations

• Support contract review, compliance tracking, and issue escalation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Experience in lieu of degree will also be considered)

• 4+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or construction management

• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software

• Strong analytical skills with experience managing budgets and cost reports

• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• Knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and safety practices