Commercial Construction Project Engineer

About the Role

Join HITT Contracting's award-winning HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE). This 12-month immersive, on-site training program is designed for college graduates, Veterans, and individuals passionate about construction management. It offers tailored training, a structured development plan, and a fast track to promotion as an assistant-level project manager or superintendent. The program focuses on mentorship, hands-on learning, professional development, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the duration of the 12-month training program.
• Shadow, learn, and gain hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of assigned project(s).
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year.
• Participate fully in performance reviews on a 4-month cadence.
• Follow all directions, task assignments, and coaching from your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor.
• Showcase required professional skills:
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (writing and verbal skills).
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and core values.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities; focus on self-improvement and taking initiative.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within construction technology, design, means, and methods.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and maintain relationships.
• Exhibit conscientiousness (punctual, engaged, respectful).
• Master required job-specific and technical skills to promote to assistant superintendent or assistant project manager:
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and all jobsite records (project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, subcontractor correspondence, etc.).
• Make updates to as-built drawings as directed and interpret basic coordination drawings.
• Direct installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings.
• Identify items required to “make safe” prior to demolition.
• Assist in specific construction tasks as directed.
• Participate in site inspections to ensure quality and workmanship expectations are met.
• Make periodic updates to the project schedule as directed.
• Complete basic material take-offs, place supplier orders, and receive delivery of materials.
• Assist the superintendent in the use of survey and layout instruments.
• Interpret basic tests and reports (air balance, soils report, concrete test).
• Set up and run a subcontractor foremen’s meeting when directed.
• Understand cost implications and consequences associated with specific construction tasks.
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management.
• Assist in the implementation of HITT’s Corporate Safety Program (conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, completing safety reports).
• Required to commute to a jobsite within a 30–40-mile radius of the assigned office location.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems, including but not limited to:
• Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• ProCore
• Adobe Suite
• BlueBeam
• JD Edwards software suite
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Military experience or an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.
• Passion for the construction industry and on-site work.