Commercial Construction Project Engineer - 2026

Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the duration of the 12-month training program to fully shadow, learn, and gain hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of your assigned project(s).
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year, participating fully in performance reviews to ensure knowledge retention and development goals on a 4-month cadence.
• Follow all directions, task assignments, and coaching offered by your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor (a tenured and experienced superintendent or above).
• Showcase required professional skills throughout the PE experience, such as the ability to:
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on professional, audience-appropriate writing and verbal skills.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time.
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and our core values.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internally focusing on self-improvement and taking initiative.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within the ever-changing world of construction technology, design, means, and methods.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds while maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Exhibit conscientiousness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful of others.
• Master required job-specific and technical skills in order to promote to an assistant superintendent or assistant project manager following the 12-month training program including, but not limited to, the ability to:
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and all jobsite records, including project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, subcontractor correspondence, etc.
• Make updates to as-built drawings as directed and interpret basic coordination drawings.
• Direct installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings, and identify items required to “make safe” prior to demolition.
• Absorb and assist in specific construction tasks as directed.
• Participate in site inspections to ensure HITT’s expectations for quality and workmanship are met.
• Make periodic updates to the project schedule as directed.
• Complete basic material take-offs, place supplier orders, and receive delivery of materials.
• Absorb and assist in the use of survey and layout instruments.
• Be able to interpret basic tests and reports (air balance, soils report, concrete test).
• Set up and run a subcontractor foreman’s meeting when directed by the Superintendent.
• Understand cost implications and consequences associated with specific construction tasks at various stages of a project.
• Absorb and assist in logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management, as needed.
• Absorb and assist in the implementation of HITT’s Corporate Safety Program by conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and completing all required safety reports when directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Military experience or four-year degree from an accredited university within the Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business concentrations strongly preferred.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred.
• Passion for construction industry and on-site work.
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe Suite, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards software suite.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit.
• All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
• We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
• HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.