Construction Project Engineer

Wight & Company
Darien, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior construction professionals who thrive in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment and have experience with construction document control and project management tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3 years of commercial construction experience and a background in document control and coordination
    — “up to 3-years’ work experience in the commercial construction field”
  • Professionals who can manage both technical and administrative responsibilities with equal proficiency
    — “Support the project manager and superintendent in the day-to-day management and administration of projects.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with a variety of software tools used in construction and engineering
    — “Bluebeam, Revit and/or CAD fluency preferred”

Things to consider

  • The role may require some on-site presence given the emphasis on daily progress photos and site activities
    — “Take daily progress photos and record construction activities”
  • The position likely demands a balance between independent work and team collaboration
    — “Self-directed with the ability to work independently or as part of a team”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with document control systems and construction software in your resume and interview responses
    — “Maintaining accurate and current project drawings, specifications and document control systems.”
  • Highlight your ability to support both project management and preconstruction efforts with specific examples
    — “Support preconstruction team with project bid and award process”
  • Showcase your ability to organize and track complex project elements like RFIs and change orders
    — “Review and process submittals, RFI’s, and change requests”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate project documentation
  • successful project closeouts
  • efficient subcontractor coordination
Typical background
Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Construction, Engineering or Architectureup to 3-years’ work experience in the commercial construction field

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementOSHA ComplianceBluebeamRevitProcore

Preferred

LEED AccreditationEIT Certification

Stack & domain

OSHA 10 Or 30 HourLEED Accreditation Or EITMicrosoft Office SuiteBluebeamRevitCADProcoreCmicMicrosoft ProjectDronedeployConstructionEngineeringArchitecture

About the role

Original posting from Wight & Company via Greenhouse

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining accurate and current project drawings, specifications and document control systems.

Review and process submittals, RFI’s, and change requests

Track material lead time and fabrication status

Facilitate closeout document collection and organization

Assign punchlist to subcontractors and track completion

Take daily progress photos and record construction activities

Assist the team with subcontractor coordination and communication

Prepare daily reports, site safety programs, inspections and observation tracking

Assist with change order requests and time and material tracking

Support preconstruction team with project bid and award process

Assist in facilitating project meetings

Support the project manager and superintendent in the day-to-day management and administration of projects.

Assist project managers with monitoring project financial management

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Construction, Engineering or Architecture

Internship(s) or up to 3-years’ work experience in the commercial construction field

Self-directed with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

OSHA 10 or 30 hour preferred

LEED accreditation or EIT preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam, Revit and/or CAD fluency preferred

Knowledge of Procore, CMiC, Microsoft Project, DroneDeploy, a plus

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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Source: Wight & Company careers (Greenhouse)

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