Project Engineer - General Contractor - Building

About the role

As a Project Engineer at Shook Construction, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming ideas into reality. Your work will directly impact how people live, learn, heal, and work.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems and coordinate details to ensure quality and project success.
• Support project management and direction, working closely with trade partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to estimating and purchasing activities, supporting the overall project budget.
• Manage document control, ensuring timely and accurate handling of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and more.
• Procure materials and coordinate logistics, performing onsite quality control checks, and implementing safety plans.
• Lead project closeout efforts, ensuring all documentation and requirements are completed.
• Mentor and support Co-Ops/Interns, fostering a collaborative and learning environment.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of construction experience preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and teammates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook, with additional skills in Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint being a plus.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and a motor vehicle report required.
• LEED, PE, and ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Willingness to represent Shook at career fairs and recruitment events.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint.
• LEED, PE, and ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
• A robust wellness program.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with occasional overtime and travel as required.

What You’ll Do

Operational Excellence:

• Lead day-to-day project coordination to keep work moving smoothly.
• Support site planning and update schedules to align teams.
• Coordinate with trade partners to ensure alignment and project timelines.
• Manage document control activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and more.
• Procure materials and coordinate their logistics and management.
• Perform onsite quality control checks to verify work meets project standards.
• Implement and adhere to the onsite safety plan.
• Support project budget development and maintenance, including managing pay applications and invoice tracking and approval.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning to ensure systems operate as intended.
• Lead project closeout efforts, ensuring all documentation, turnover items, and final requirements are completed.
• Mentor and be a resource to Co-Ops/Interns, fostering a collaborative and learning environment.

Physical and Work Expectations

• Driving to job sites, offices, client locations, and other work-related sites.
• Light or low amount of physical exertion.
• Overtime work as assigned.
• Travel overnight as required.
• Ability to work in environments that may be cold, hot, dusty, or loud.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.