Project Engineer - Entry Level - On-site

ENC Construction & Development (“ENC”) is looking for eager new graduates to join our fast-growing team in Chicago, IL. The Project Engineer role at ENC provides hands-on experience supporting our project teams, both in the office and in the field, as we execute and deliver our challenging and exciting portfolio of projects. We are seeking Project Engineers with a strong work ethic and motivation to be a part of an innovative and hard-working team.

Benefits (probationary period may apply):

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (accrual based)
• Performance-based bonus programs
• Career Wellbeing, Development and Training
• Company Outings and Events

Job Responsibilities

• Support PM and Field team with project coordination, scheduling, safety management, and estimating.
• Assist with trade procurement and onsite subcontractor activity.
• Utilize Procore and established ENC templates to process, distribute, track, update and manage all project documentation.
• Perform a variety of tasks including bidding and awarding trades, reviewing and processing submittals, generating RFIs, cost management, issuing meeting minutes, and processing pay applications.
• Monitor and control construction activity through administrative coordination with on-site superintendent to ensure project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with external stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project staff to outline the work plan, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority and review project status reports, modifying schedules and budgets as required to meet prescribed plans.
• Maintain relationships with Subcontractors, Architects, and Engineers to ensure construction activity supports the project schedule and requirements.

Skills

• Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to stay organized during various phases of multiple ongoing projects.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards.
• Must be extremely organized, self-reliant, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Professional discretion, confidentiality and mature judgment.
• Proactive approach to time-management and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a relevant field of study (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, etc.).
• Prior internship(s) or co-op experience working on commercial or multifamily construction projects.
• Previous exposure to project management software is preferred but not required.

How to Apply

Please click HERE to email Shannon Peterson (Human Resources Manager) and Sam Kimmerly (Vice President | ES Alum - Purdue '04) and include your interest in the position and your resume.