Project Engineer – Highrise Construction - Chicago

Our client is seeking a sharp, organized construction professional who enjoys coordinating moving parts and keeping projects on track. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of complex construction projects from early planning through turnover. You’ll work closely with both office and field teams, helping translate design intent into real-world execution while keeping schedules, documents, and communication tightly managed.

This is a great fit for someone who likes problem solving, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to all phases of the construction process while rapidly growing professionally.

Responsibilities

Overall

Support project leadership throughout planning, buyout, construction, and closeout
Serve as a central point for information flow between field operations, design teams, and subcontractors
Assist with schedules, budgets, coordination, and paperwork associated with active projects

Preconstruction

Help prepare quantity surveys and scopes of work
Assist with pricing exercises, estimate development, and value‐engineering efforts
Research and help vet subcontractors and vendors

Construction Administration

Maintain organized control of drawings, specifications, addenda, and related documents
Prepare meeting agendas, attend progress meetings, and distribute action items
Process RFIs, submittals, and approvals using project management software
Track procurement, long-lead items, and delivery schedules
Assist with permit applications and agency approvals
Support change management, including logging, tracking, and documentation
Maintain various logs such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, punch lists, and closeout documents
Coordinate communication among field teams, subcontractors, consultants, utilities, and ownership stakeholders

Field Support

Work alongside superintendents to monitor daily site activity
Prepare purchase orders and monitor material deliveries
Document field conditions, design revisions, and potential cost or schedule impacts
Participate in site safety initiatives
Assist in developing and closing punch lists and deficiency lists
Help coordinate site visits and inspections

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in construction management, project management, engineering, or related discipline
Understanding of construction processes and applicable building codes
Experience working with scheduling and document-management tools
Proficiency with common office and project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Office, Bluebeam)

Compensation

Estimated salary range: $75,000 – $100,000, strong performance bonuses, benefits

Why this role?

Exposure to full project lifecycle on challenging highrise projects
Fast paced, team oriented environment
Opportunities for professional development and growth

Project Engineer - Highrise Constructio...