Commercial Construction Project Engineer (Spring 2026 Graduates)
In the role of Project Engineer, you will become an integral part of a project team entrusted with overseeing the technical and engineering facets of your assigned project. Your responsibilities will encompass daily coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our workforce. As the Project Engineer, your duties will involve meticulous planning, scheduling, forecasting, and management of all technical aspects to ensure accuracy, optimal resource allocation, and high-quality outcomes throughout the project’s lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager on procurement activities, encompassing scoping and take-offs.
- Prepare and submit submittals, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
- Provide support in developing and updating project schedules and detailed schedules for subcontractors.
- Take a lead role in crafting and refining project plans.
- Monitor and expedite material deliveries to align with the project schedule.
- Review change proposals from trade partners, engaging in negotiations when necessary.
- Facilitate coordination of drawings with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
- Draft change orders, solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers, and perform scope take-offs to estimate costs.
- Lead the project closeout process, including the compilation of manuals and warranties for turnover to the owner, and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
- Develop and conduct training sessions for your team and trade partners.
- Assume responsibility for document management applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- At least 1 year of internship experience in commercial construction
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Microsoft Office, Procore, and Bluebeam as well as an understanding of Primavera scheduling and BIM
- OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR certifications
- Experience working for a general contractor
Wage Transparency
In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00
Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications,
education, skills, and training.
Additional Notes
Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans’ status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.
Coakley & Williams Construction will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
No agencies, please.
For technical support or questions about Coakley & Williams Construction’s recruiting process, please send an email to jobs@coakleywilliams.com.