Senior Project Engineer: Construction & Coordination

Thieneman Construction, Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thieneman Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer I to coordinate technical activities on assigned projects. You will plan, schedule, and monitor engineering work, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and maintain clear communication across disciplines and participants on site.

The role reports to the Project Manager and requires leadership across PE1/PE2/PE3 duties, including budgeting, buyouts, and scheduling using Primavera P6. Strong mechanical and math aptitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or engineering industry experience.
• Field experience in estimating, purchasing, submittal review, CAD, and cost control.
• Experience in concrete, excavation, underground and exposed piping.
• Experience in heavy civil or mechanical type projects.
• Mechanically minded problem solver with excellent math aptitude.
• Highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional with effective communication skills to keep people on task.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manage weekly recap and project coordination.
• Review submittals for multiple divisions and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly profit projections.
• Utilize bid book for production budgeting and cost coding.
• Set up Recap and Buy out sheet; track material deliveries.
• Input production units into mobile applications; participate in progress meetings.
• Create bill of material, detailed layout, installation of equipment, pipe, etc.
• Perform elevation surveys and layout and keep accurate field notes.

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Submittal review

CAD

Cost control

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UG Pipe Drawings

FL Pipe Drawings

Construction Lift Drawings

Sheeting drawings

Excavation Drawings

Job description

Thieneman Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer I to coordinate technical activities on assigned projects. You will plan, schedule, and monitor engineering work, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and maintain clear communication across disciplines and participants on site.

The role reports to the Project Manager and requires leadership across PE1/PE2/PE3 duties, including budgeting, buyouts, and scheduling using Primavera P6. Strong mechanical and math aptitude is essential.