Project Engineer Jobs in Wheaton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Please note: Only candidates residing in the Chicagoland area will be considered for this position. Loberg Construction will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

POSITION: Project Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Operations Team

REPORTS TO:   The President

LOCATION: Palatine, IL  

SALARY: $55,000 to $70,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Loberg Construction, a commercial general contractor, has been a family-owned business since 1972, and is built on the foundational values of loyalty, honesty, and hard work. Our culture is driven by our core values of Communication, Commitment, Quality, Proactivity, and Teamwork. We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, and relationships are the cornerstone of everything we do—from the projects we build to the careers we develop.

Loberg has been named one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For every year since 2018 and recognized nationally every year starting in 2020. Additionally, Loberg is proud to be among Crain's Chicago Best Places to Work (Top 100) repeatedly since 2022. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and relationships with clients and partners are built to last.

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting project delivery by managing documentation, coordinating communication, and assisting with day-to-day project operations. Working alongside project managers and field staff, this position helps maintain organization, accuracy, and momentum throughout the project lifecycle.

Please note: Only candidates residing in the Chicagoland area will be considered for this position.

PROJECT ENGINEER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Construction:

·        Assist in soliciting subcontractors, the permitting paperwork, setting up the job site logistics, and the assembly of subcontractor scopes of work

Project & System Management:

·        Manage commitments in Project Management Software to include Prime Contracts, Subcontractor/Vendor Contracts, Purchase Orders, Owner and Subcontractor Change Orders

·        Track all documentation for compliance with Procore to show final approval and execution, to include Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, Certificates of Insurance, W9’s, Purchase Orders, Owner and Subcontractor Change Orders

·        Receive, review, submit, and track subcontractor/vendor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information

·        Establish and maintain within Procore project logs to include Procurement log, RFI log, Submittal log, Safety log, etc. 

·        Develop, maintain, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, and attend onsite meetings that may require meeting minutes

·        Responsible for compiling the project Close-Out package to include Warranty letters, O&M’s, As-Builts, etc. 

·        Assist in the assembly and review of Pay Applications, as required

·        Assist in obtaining the required Certificate of Occupancy and any other applicable approvals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• BS/BA in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a commercial construction environment
• Knowledge of basic building design and construction systems
• Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals
• Ability to compile and analyze data
• Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills

PREFERRED:

• Experience supporting projects ranging from $50K – $10M (+) contracts in the commercial, restaurant, retail, healthcare and/or industrial construction environments
• Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes
• Willingness to grow into a leader and member of a dedicated team
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology.
• Desired Computer Applications Experience: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project

BENEFITS

Loberg Project Engineers receives the following benefits:

•  Competitive Compensation with consistent pay increases and bonuses
• Premier Insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA with Company contributions
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Remote Available
• Summer Hours
• Competitive PTO package, increasing after three years of employment, and the ability to roll over up to 40 hours
• A wonderful culture and team environment… Lots of fun and the very best team!