Commercial Construction Project Engineer- 2027

About the Role

Build your future in construction management by joining our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE) at a top national general contractor. This opportunity provides an immersive, on-site experience with tailored training topics and a structured, one-year development plan with a fast track to promotion as an assistant-level project manager or superintendent.

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, including:
• Clear, concise, and professional communication, with a focus on audience-appropriate writing and verbal skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Consistent demonstration of integrity and alignment with The HITT Way and core values
• Commitment to continuous improvement, self-development, and initiative
• Adaptability to evolving construction technologies, designs, means, and methods
• Collaboration with diverse teams and maintenance of relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Conscientiousness, punctuality, engagement, and respect for others
• Master required job-specific and technical skills to promote to an assistant superintendent or assistant project manager, including:
• Setting up and maintaining jobsite office and records (project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, etc.)
• Updating as-built drawings and interpreting basic coordination drawings
• Directing installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings
• Assisting in specific construction tasks and participating in site inspections
• Updating project schedules, completing material take-offs, and placing supplier orders
• Assisting with survey and layout instruments, interpreting tests and reports, and running subcontractor foremen’s meetings
• Understanding cost implications and assisting with budgeting, client management, and safety program implementation

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Military experience or an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business strongly preferred
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
• Passion for the construction industry and on-site work
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems (Microsoft Office 365, ProCore, Adobe Suite, BlueBeam, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Physical ability to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

Pay

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary.

Benefits

HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage (vision, dental), employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types.