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Project Engineer

Cornerstone Recruiting
5 days ago
Contract
On-site
Laurel, Maryland, United States
Creative & Design

Project Engineer
Location: Mid-Atlantic Region (DMV Metro Area / Regional Project Sites)

Our client is a growing, specialty commercial contractor seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of complex commercial and advanced infrastructure construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Working directly alongside company leadership, this individual assists in driving projects from initial award through final closeout.

This role offers a distinct, accelerated growth path, providing comprehensive exposure to procurement, scheduling, field operations, and client communication within a highly technical construction sector.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Project Oversight: Assist in managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, tracking project schedules, critical milestones, and action items.

  • Documentation Control: Maintain rigid project documentation systems; log and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and quality control punch lists.

  • Financial & Procurement Support: Monitor project budgets, assist with detailed cost tracking, support procurement activities, and coordinate material delivery logistics.

  • Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a central communication link between project managers, field superintendents, specialized subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

  • Administrative Flow: Prepare precise meeting minutes, structural project reports, and schedule updates. Coordinate equipment rentals and specialized project travel logistics.

  • Compliance: Maintain strict compliance records and mandatory site safety documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (Equivalent hands-on construction experience will be fully considered).

  • 2-5 years of commercial construction experience, preferably acting as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.

  • Proven ability to read, interpret, and accurately analyze architectural and construction drawings.

Technical Skills & Tools:

  • Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word).

  • Direct experience or strong familiarity with modern construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar).

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

  • Prior experience working directly for a General Contractor or commercial specialty subcontractor.

  • Background or strong interest in commercial, industrial, or highly technical infrastructure environments.

  • Proactive, highly organized communicator who is comfortable collaborating directly with field teams and clients alike.

Travel & Working Conditions

  • Mobility: Approximately 10–20% regional travel is required, including occasional overnight stays to support active field operations and project sites across the Mid-Atlantic.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.

  • Comprehensive health insurance package.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching.

  • Company-provided technology package (laptop and phone).