Project Engineer - Midwest Region

About the role

As a Project Engineer at Peak Construction Corporation, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will support both field and office operations, ensuring seamless coordination between subcontractors, the PEAK team, and project stakeholders. Your role will encompass safety oversight, cost control, scheduling, document management, and proactive risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supervising construction efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with PEAK’s objectives and contractual obligations.
• Support the development of project budgets, scope definitions, and subcontractor buyouts, expediting procurement to mitigate pricing escalation and supply chain delays.
• Observe job-site conditions and report potential risks to the Project Manager and Superintendent. Document all incidents thoroughly and assist in preparing for third-party safety audits, ensuring immediate follow-up and compliance with PEAK’s safety protocols.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project correspondence, maintain organized logs and ensure timely responses. Oversee the preparation and monitoring of submittal schedules and ensure all documentation aligns with project specifications and timelines.
• Share responsibility for meeting contractual schedule requirements, participating in the creation and bi-weekly updates of the Master Project Schedule. Collaborate with the project team during pre-construction and procurement phases to define critical path timelines and resource needs.
• Cook up communication & collaboration. Coordinate interactions between the Peak team and subcontractors, fostering a productive and transparent work environment. Attend and document project meetings, maintain status reports, and ensure timely communication with ownership and stakeholder.
• Closeout & Quality Assurance. Manage the project closeout process, including punch list generation and resolution. Verify subcontractor extra work orders and ensure all project documentation is complete and accurate.
• Demonstrate a proactive management style, continually seeking out unknown risks and opportunities for improvement. Mentor junior team members and handle stressful situations with foresight to contribute to a resilient and high-performing project team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with leadership capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and foster team development.
• Resilient under pressure with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field (required).
• Entry-level position (0–2 years’ experience). Construction Management Internship or Co-op preferred prior to graduation.