Project Engineer 1

General Contractor Project Engineer – Commercial Healthcare Construction

Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000 annually
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Experience Required: 3–6 Years

Position Overview:
General Contracting – Large-Scale Commercial and Healthcare/Hospital Construction

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Engineer with 3–6 years of experience working for a general contractor on large-scale commercial construction projects, preferably within the hospital and healthcare construction industry.

This is a 100% on-site position with a strong focus on project administration, cost tracking, change order management, financial reporting, and documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting, organizational, and reporting skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and the broader project team.

We are looking for an all-around team player who is proactive, dependable, adaptable, and willing to assist wherever needed to keep projects organized and moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, review, and maintain change orders, including associated costs, pricing, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare, organize, and complete the required backup documentation for change orders and other project-related costs.
• Maintain accurate change order logs, cost reports, project records, and documentation tracking systems.
• Assist with project cost control, budget tracking, financial reporting, and cost reconciliation.
• Review invoices, subcontractor pricing, purchase orders, and other financial documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, spreadsheets, and administrative tracking tools.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, organized, and readily available for review, approval, and audit purposes.
• Assist with submittal tracking, requests for information (RFIs), meeting documentation, and other project administration tasks as needed.
• Support compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with field personnel and office staff to support the successful execution of large-scale commercial healthcare and hospital construction projects.
• Take a hands-on, team-oriented approach to resolving issues, managing priorities, and supporting the overall success of the project team.

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of experience as a Project Engineer with a general contractor.
• Experience with large-scale commercial construction projects; hospital or healthcare construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction project administration, change order management, cost tracking, and financial documentation.
• Excellent accounting, organizational, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with construction management software and project cost tracking systems is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, hands-on mindset with a willingness to assist across multiple areas of project operations.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Must be comfortable working 100% on-site.

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate is detail-oriented, financially astute, organized, and proactive, with experience supporting complex commercial construction projects. They understand the importance of accurate cost tracking, complete change order backup, and timely reporting.

Above all, this individual is an all-around team player who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, communicates effectively, supports the Project Managers, and steps in wherever needed to help the team deliver successful projects.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person