Project Engineer - Highrise Construction - Downtown Chicago

Company: Navigate Search
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Project Engineer – Highrise Construction - Chicago Our client is seeking a sharp, organized construction professional who enjoys coordinating moving parts and keeping projects on track. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of complex construction projects from early planning through turnover. You’ll work closely with both office and field teams, helping translate design intent into real-world execution while keeping schedules, documents, and communication tightly managed. This is a great fit for someone who likes problem solving, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to all phases of the construction process while rapidly growing professionally. Responsibilities Overall Support project leadership throughout planning, buyout, construction, and closeout Serve as a central point for information flow between field operations, design teams, and subcontractors Assist with schedules, budgets, coordination, and paperwork associated with active projects Preconstruction Help prepare quantity surveys and scopes of work Assist with pricing exercises, estimate development, and value?engineering efforts Research and help vet subcontractors and vendors Construction Administration Maintain organized control of drawings, specifications, addenda, and related documents Prepare meeting agendas, attend progress meetings, and distribute action items Process RFIs, submittals, and approvals using project management software Track procurement, long-lead items, and delivery schedules Assist with permit applications and agency approvals Support change management, including logging, tracking, and documentation Maintain various logs such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, punch lists, and closeout documents Coordinate communication among field teams, subcontractors, consultants, utilities, and ownership stakeholders Field Support Work alongside superintendents to monitor daily site activity Prepare purchase orders and monitor material deliveries Document field conditions, design revisions, and potential cost or schedule impacts Participate in site safety initiatives Assist in developing and closing punch lists and deficiency lists Help coordinate site visits and inspections Qualifications Associate’s degree or higher in construction management, project management, engineering, or related discipline Understanding of construction processes and applicable building codes Experience working with scheduling and document-management tools Proficiency with common office and project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Office, Bluebeam) Compensation Estimated salary range: $75,000 – $100,000 , strong performance bonuses, benefits Why this role? Exposure to full project lifecycle on challenging highrise projects Fast paced, team oriented environment Opportunities for professional development and growth

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