Commercial Construction Project Engineer

About the Role

Join HITT Contracting's award-winning HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Project Engineer. This immersive, on-site, one-year development program is designed for college graduates, Veterans, and individuals passionate about construction management. It offers tailored training, mentorship, hands-on learning, professional development, and a fast track to promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the 12-month training program to shadow, learn, and gain hands-on experience with day-to-day project operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year, participating in performance reviews on a 4-month cadence.
• Follow directions, task assignments, and coaching from your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor.
• Showcase required professional skills, including:
• Clear, concise, and professional communication (writing and verbal).
• Organization and management of multiple tasks and priorities.
• Consistent integrity aligned with The HITT Way and core values.
• Continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, focusing on self-improvement and initiative.
• Adaptability and flexibility within construction technology, design, means, and methods.
• Collaboration with diverse individuals and maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Conscientiousness, demonstrated by punctuality, engagement, and respect.
• Master required job-specific and technical skills to promote to an Assistant Superintendent or Assistant Project Manager following the 12-month program, including the ability to:
• 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, and identify items required to “make safe” prior to demolition.
• Assist in specific construction tasks as directed.
• Participate in site inspections to ensure HITT’s expectations for quality and workmanship 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 by the Superintendent.
• Understand cost implications and consequences associated with specific construction tasks at various stages of a project.
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management, as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of HITT’s Corporate Safety Program by conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and completing all required safety reports when directed.
• Commute to a jobsite within a 30–40-mile radius of your assigned office location.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• ProCore
• Adobe Suite
• BlueBeam
• JD Edwards software suite

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.
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.