Water Resources Project Engineer Build Community Impact

Shook Construction Co; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Healthcare, vision, and dental plans

Robust wellness program

Retirement savings program

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Shook Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Apex, NC to coordinate day-to-day activities, support site planning, and keep schedules and costs on track. You’ll work closely with trade partners, manage document control, procure materials, and help drive project performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of construction experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or similar; or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to represent Shook at career fairs and recruitment events.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project coordination to keep work moving smoothly.
• Support site planning.
• Update schedules and coordinate with trade partners to ensure teams are aligned and on track.
• Manage document control activities to ensure timely and accurate handling of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and more.
• Procure materials and coordinate their logistics/management.
• Perform onsite quality control checks to verify work meets project standards.
• Implement onsite safety plan in line with Shook’s safety culture.
• Support project budget development and maintenance, with responsibilities that include managing pay applications and invoice tracking and approval.
• Oversee start‑up and commissioning to ensure systems operate as intended.
• Leads project closeout efforts, ensuring all documentation, turnover items, and final requirements complete.
• Mentor and be a resource to Co‑Ops/Interns

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Client relationship

Career fair representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera/Oracle scheduling

Sage Timberline

AutoCAD

Viewpoint

Job description

Shook Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in Apex, NC to coordinate day-to-day activities, support site planning, and keep schedules and costs on track. You’ll work closely with trade partners, manage document control, procure materials, and help drive project performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of construction experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and strong analytical and communication skills.