Project Engineer

Skanska; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Durham, North Carolina. The role involves supporting contract setup, submittals, and bid processes within the Project Management Team. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in documentation related to construction projects, along with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree. The position offers opportunities for career growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and Employee ownership program

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience creating RFIs and client correspondence.
• 1-3 years of experience reading construction plans and related specifications.
• 1-3 years of experience with project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Support contract setup, submittals, and bid package processes.
• Collaborate with project teams and adjust responsibilities accordingly.
• Demonstrate strong communication and client service skills.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar

Job description

Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values — Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life — are deeply ingrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Project Engineer works on-site within the Project Management Team and is responsible for contract setup, submittals, assisting with the bid package process, change orders, and assisting with the scheduling of the project. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Project Engineer will be involved in. The Project Engineer must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contract setup, submittals, bid package processes, change orders, and project scheduling on-site within the Project Management Team.
• Collaborate with project teams; adjust responsibilities based on project size and complexity.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, strong communication, and client service skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence related to notification provisions in contracts.
• 1-3 years of experience reading and understanding construction plans and drawings, and the associated technical specifications; outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• 1-3 years of experience with project close-out.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering, or similar, or 8 years of equivalent experience.

Our Investment in You

• We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, with medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, expert guidance, and always-on tools personalized to meet your needs to support you physically, financially, and emotionally. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• Diversity of experience and opportunity to thrive; there’s a place for you to grow and contribute to how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• We care for life and support your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We are committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
• Compensation and financial well-being – competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, and Employee ownership program.

Note: Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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