Project Engineer- Commercial Construction - DC

Washington, District of Columbia Permanent USD60,000 - USD75,000 per year View Job Description
My client is looking to hire an PE to join their team based out of Washington, DC!
  • Hands‑on exposure to every side of construction early in your career
  • Grow with a fast‑scaling GC on high‑impact municipal projects

About Our Client

Our client is a growing general contractor delivering complex public and municipal projects with a strong reputation for developing talent internally. They are known for mentoring early‑career professionals and giving team members real responsibility and visibility early on.

Job Description

    • Support Project Managers with day‑to‑day coordination and administrative tasks
    • Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination
    • Attend meetings, take detailed and organized notes, and distribute follow‑ups
    • Help manage document control, submittals, and project files
    • Perform site visits and assist with field coordination as needed
    • Support permit pickups and basic compliance tracking
    • Gain exposure to project management, field operations, estimating, and scheduling over time

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.

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:

    • Less than 3 years of professional experience (entry‑level to early career)
    • Interest in construction, project management, or field operations
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities across teams



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000 annually.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Engaging work environment within a collaborative and supportive team.



Contact
Isabella Cerrutti
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7009628

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Washington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabella Cerrutti
Job Reference
JN-052026-7009628