Commercial Construction Project Engineer

About the Role

• A one-year development program designed for college graduates, Veterans, and individuals passionate about construction management.
• Provides immersive, on-site experience with tailored training and a structured plan for fast-track promotion.
• 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 day-to-day project operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics through performance reviews.
• Follow all directions, task assignments, and coaching from your Futures Program Sponsor.
• Showcase required professional skills:
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (writing and verbal).
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with The HITT Way and core values.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within construction technology, design, means, and methods.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and maintain relationships.
• Exhibit conscientiousness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful.
• Master required job-specific and technical skills to promote to Assistant Superintendent or Assistant Project Manager:
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and records (project directory, construction documents, submittal logs, RFI logs, etc.).
• Make updates to as-built drawings and interpret basic coordination drawings.
• Direct installation of building and site protection and identify safety requirements.
• Assist in specific construction tasks.
• Participate in site inspections for quality and workmanship.
• Make periodic updates to the project schedule.
• Complete basic material take-offs, place supplier orders, and receive deliveries.
• 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.
• Understand cost implications associated with construction tasks.
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks (budgeting, client management).
• Assist in the implementation of HITT's Corporate Safety Program (weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, safety reports).
• Required to commute to a jobsite within a 30–40-mile radius of their assigned office location.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems, including:
• 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.