Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Columbus, Ohio Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Join a respected commercial builder as a Project Engineer supporting projects across Central Ohio. This is an ideal opportunity for a construction professional who wants exposure to field operations, project management, and long-term career growth within an organisation that promotes from within.
  • Clear path to PM & senior leadership
  • Local projects, family-first culture

About Our Client

This established employee-focused contractor has over 200 team members and delivers $150M-$200M in annual construction volume. The business operates across healthcare, education, municipal, public safety, industrial, office, and commercial sectors, offering steady project pipelines, strong leadership accessibility, and a culture built around long-term careers rather than project-by-project hiring.

Job Description

* Support project teams with scheduling, RFIs, submittals, document control, and project coordination

* Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to track progress, budgets, and project milestones

* Attend project sites throughout Central Ohio and assist with field operations and contractor coordination

* Maintain project documentation and utilise construction technology platforms to ensure accuracy and efficiency

* Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while developing future leadership skills

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Engineer should have:

* Previous experience in commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant PM, or similar role

* Strong employment tenure and clear career progression history

* Comfortable splitting time between the office and project sites (roughly 50/50)

* Tech-savvy with experience using construction management software; Viewpoint experience is beneficial

* Professional communicator with leadership potential and a collaborative, team-first approach

What's on Offer

Salary: $75,000-$90,000 + bonus potential

* Direct mentorship from senior leaders and a defined path toward Project Management and beyond

* Diverse project portfolio including healthcare, higher education, K-12, municipal, and industrial developments

* 2 weeks PTO, discretionary bonuses, 401(k), strong healthcare coverage, and potential future ESOP participation

Contact
Nicole Morales
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078341

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Columbus
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole Morales
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078341
 

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