Project Engineer

Due to growth we're looking to add a Project Engineer to the team! In this role you'll builds on your existing experience by taking greater ownership for managing technical documentation, coordinating complex scopes, and driving project controls with increased autonomy. This role leads submittal workflows, owns RFI management, and partners with field and project teams to ensure timely material delivery and inspection readiness. You will be expected to mentor junior engineers, contribute to cost and schedule strategy, and support change management with a deeper understanding of contract impacts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with monthly CPM schedule updates and contribute to scheduling strategy discussions.
• Manage submittal workflows end-to-end, ensuring timely approvals and alignment with project milestones.
• Own the submittal log and proactively resolve documentation gaps or delays.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules with vendors and subcontractors; anticipate field needs.
• Oversee material inspections and ensure compliance with contract documents and approved submittals.
• Manage the RFI process, including drafting, tracking, and drawing updates; resolve conflicts independently.
• Facilitate subcontractor preconstruction meetings and ensure readiness for execution.
• Support safety planning and lead SOS Program initiatives in collaboration with field teams.
• Monitor and contribute to the S&P Quality Control Program; identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage assigned budgets and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and validate data for monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications.
• Lead field purchasing efforts and conduct production analysis to inform project decisions.
• Drive project closeout activities, ensuring documentation and deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Support and document change management processes; assess cost and schedule impacts.
• Mentor Project Engineer I team members and support onboarding of new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of construction experience and/or applicable internships preferred

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.