Construction Project Engineer

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is a premier general contractor that focuses in commercial, big box retail, light industrial, automotive, data centers, warehouses and tenant interior projects located in Chicago. They are looking for a Project Engineer that wants a long term career path and work with a collaborative & culture-oriented company.
  • High base salary, bonus potential, flexible PTO
  • Great company culture with excellent stability!

About Our Client

One of Chicago's most established general contractors! This construction company is located in Chicago and has a track record for excellence. Many of the projects they do are commercial, big box retail, light industrial, automotive, data centers, warehouses, and commercial projects. They are looking to grow their team with a Project Engineer that wants a long-term career with an established general contractor that has been around for over 85+ years. You will receive a ton of training and development opportunities and will require 25% travel to locations across the Midwest and South.

Job Description

  • Work directly with project managers to help implement project goals
  • Assign duties to staff to implement project goals, as needed
  • Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
  • Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable
  • Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project schedule and efficacy
  • Assist with procuring materials and other items necessary for completing project goals
  • Review project implementation and gather data on project execution
  • Coordinate with project managers and other project leads following project execution



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The Successful Applicant

  • 1+ years of construction or project management experience in the general contracting space
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong organizational skills; candidate should be energized by working with different teams, both internal and external
  • Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently. Comfortable learning new software platforms to track and organize project information
  • Technical background with understanding of building engineering and commercial projects; prior experience in commercial projects

What's on Offer

  • A competitive base salary between $80,000-$95,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based. (Typically between $8,000-$15,000 in the first year)
  • Medical insurance including dental and vision (100% coverage for individual and dependents)
  • Travel Expenses Covered (only requires 25% travel)
  • Generous 401K structure
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO Days
  • Company wide events
  • Gas/fuel card offered
  • Company phone and laptop provided
  • DE&I Initiative
Contact
Katrina Donnelly
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6697650

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katrina Donnelly
Job Reference
JN-032025-6697650