Project Engineer | Developer | Ground-Up Local Projects

Project Engineer

📍 Downtown Chicago, IL

🏗️ Real Estate Developer | High-Rise & Ground-Up Construction | Local Projects

We're partnered with a well-established Chicago real estate Developer that's looking to add a Project Engineer to its growing construction team.

What makes this opportunity unique is the company's involvement throughout the entire real estate lifecycle — they develop, build, and lease their own properties. With ownership, development, and construction closely aligned, the project team benefits from more streamlined decision-making and direct access to the people behind each project.

The majority of their portfolio consists of ground-up multifamily and high-rise developments, alongside a diverse mix of commercial interiors, hospitality, restaurant, data center, and other specialty projects. For a Project Engineer, this means the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across major developments while building exposure to a variety of construction types.

The pipeline is a major selling point. They have several exciting projects underway, multiple future phases already planned, and additional developments on the horizon, providing long-term stability and plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility as you grow.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents throughout the construction process
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation
• Help track project budgets, schedules, costs, and key milestones
• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants
• Participate in project meetings and assist with day-to-day project execution
• Support quality control, inspections, and project closeout activities
• Gain exposure to projects from preconstruction through final turnover
• Take on increasing responsibility as you progress toward an Assistant Project Manager role

What They're Looking For:

• Project Engineer experience with a General Contractor or Developer
• Commercial construction experience, ideally involving ground-up construction or interiors
• Multifamily, high-rise, or commercial interiors experience preferred
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and project coordination
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Someone looking for a long-term opportunity with a strong pipeline of future work

Compensation & Benefits:

• 💰 $80K–$90K base salary
• 💵 Bonus opportunity
• 🏗️ Exposure to major ground-up, high-rise developments
• 📈 Multiple upcoming phases and a strong pipeline of future projects
• 🤝 Direct exposure to the Developer/Owner side of the business
• 🚀 Long-term career growth as the construction team continues to expand
• 📍 All Chicagoland projects — no travel required
• 🏢 Downtown Chicago-based company

If you're a Project Engineer looking for larger projects, a strong long-term pipeline, and the opportunity to work directly for the company developing and building its own properties, I'd love to tell you more.