Project Engineer / Assistant Project ...

About the Role

Join a nationally established real estate developer and builder as a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager in Chicago. This opportunity offers exposure to the entire development and construction process, working on large-scale residential and high-rise projects in one of North America's most active markets. The company operates across major cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver, with over 50 years of experience.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work directly for the developer/builder, gaining insight into both development and construction.
• High-rise and multifamily experience on complex, large-scale urban residential projects.
• In-house construction operations with involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Career growth potential for those ready to step into greater project responsibility.
• Exposure to high-rise construction, design coordination, consultants, subcontractors, procurement, scheduling, and project controls.
• National platform with a local presence in an established organization with thousands of employees.
• Opportunity to make an impact through quality, innovation, sustainability, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and leadership team with day-to-day management of major ground-up multifamily projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Assist with project schedules, procurement tracking, budgets, and cost reporting.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain detailed meeting minutes and action-item logs.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination and contract administration.
• Track project progress and help identify potential schedule, cost, and quality issues.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules.
• Support the team through construction, closeout, turnover, and punch-list activities.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure effective communication across the team.
• Work closely with senior project leadership while progressively taking ownership of individual scopes.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of commercial construction experience in a PE, APM, or similar capacity.
• Ground-up multifamily, high-rise, residential, or large-scale commercial construction experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and project administration.
• Proficiency with construction technology and project management software.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ambitious and interested in progressing toward a Project Manager-level position.

About the Company

For over five decades, this established North American real estate company has developed communities where people live, work, and play. Its portfolio includes residential, rental, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. The company has constructed more than 15,000 homes, owns and manages over 11,200 rental apartments, and has delivered 19M+ square feet of commercial space, with another 28M+ square feet in development. The construction division manages projects in-house, ensuring greater control over quality, schedule, and delivery.