Tenant Interiors Project Engineer – Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO including Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Tenant Interiors Market in our downtown Chicago office. The role offers learning opportunities across estimating, project management, and field operations, with a clear path to roles such as estimator, project manager, or superintendent.

You will participate in Leopardo's structured training program, including rotational learning plans to understand company policies and the overall construction process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields; or, equivalent training and related experience.
• Prior industry experience as a 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 project management staff to monitor and manage goals, logs, and submittals.
• Track detailed master construction schedule using Asta and update on critical dates.
• Obtain permits, insurance, and bonds.
• Coordinate and participate in pre, weekly and post-construction meetings; maintain logs and follow up items.

Skills

Scheduling software

Blueprint reading

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture

Equivalent training and related experience

Tools

On Screen

Asta

Viewpoint

BIM

Job description

Leopardo Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Tenant Interiors Market in our downtown Chicago office. The role offers learning opportunities across estimating, project management, and field operations, with a clear path to roles such as estimator, project manager, or superintendent.

You will participate in Leopardo's structured training program, including rotational learning plans to understand company policies and the overall construction process.