Posted Apr 27, 2026
Compensation Range $63,000.00 - $95,400.00 Annual Salary Job Description Summary: Swinerton Management & Consulting (SMC) is the professional services organization at Swinerton SMC is not a builder and provides strategic consulting, program management, project management and construction management services for Owners on their design and construction projects. Job Description: The Project Engineer position is an entry-level career position at SMC. The ideal Project Engineer (PE) candidate is an individual with a graduate degree in architecture, engineering or construction management with a minimum of two (2)years experience representing the Owner/Owner's Team on a design or construction project. The successful Project Engineer candidate can support multiple projects concurrently. The candidate should have very good written and verbal communication skills and can translate technical construction issues into common language so clients can make informed decisions. A good part of the work is documenting project issues, taking OAC meeting notes, producing Daily Reports, overall management of the RFI and submittal process, and meeting coordination. Key responsibilities include setting up and maintaining project documentation on behalf of an Owner in multiple electronic document platforms (i.e., Procore, E-Builder, etc.). Adherence to Owner procedures and protocols and SMC procedures is needed. Candidates that have experience being an Owner representative is highly preferred. Position Responsibilities and Duties: • Able to perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities. • Attend and document project meetings (write minutes), including OAC meetings, Client Stakeholder meetings, and AHJ meetings. • Set up and maintain electronic filing system. • Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs (RFI, Submittal, COR, etc.) • Evaluate and understand basic construction means and methods. • Distribute all documents to the General Contractor and other contractors and vendors hired separately by the Owner, maintain document logs. • Evaluate field problems and review Contractor generated PCI's and log all PCI's. • Prepare and maintain PCI logs on the Owner's electronic management system. • Review, log, and transmit submittals. • Maintain submittal logs. • Perform expediting functions. • Review and log change order submittals. • Maintain progress photo album. • Review contract close out documents (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.) for adherence to contract requirements. • Maintain record set drawings. • Document punch list work. • Complete other responsibilities as assigned. • MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent • Minimum 2 years of construction-related experience, preferably representing an Owner, or demonstrated equivalent experience. • Construction related internship experience preferred. • Basic estimating and scheduling skills • Basic computer skills • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications. • EƯective organizational skills • EƯective written and verbal English language communication skills. Ability to present before Owner and Stakeholder groups. • Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting. • Drafting and Advanced computer skills a plus • Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred. • Participate in Project Interviews to secure new work. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options. Founded in 1994, Swinerton Management & Consulting (SMC) focuses on providing program, project and construction management services to Owners on their design and construction projects, and management of Capital Improvement Programs. As projects have become more complex, SMC has expanded its professional services to include strategic consulting, with focus areas on project entitlement, real estate advisory service and Owner Representation. As a member of the Swinerton organization, we have unparalleled access to subject matter experts in real estate, risk management, surety, technology, safety, and construction. When asked what makes Swinerton a great company to work for, the most common answer our employees give is "the people." As a 100% employee-owned organization and member of the Swinerton Family of Companies, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide robust opportunities for professional growth. This differentiates our culture, not only because all team members have a stake in our profitability—but more importantly because they understand that we are all responsible and accountable to each other for our own success. Many of our employee-owners choose to dedicate a significant portion of their career to growing with the company because of their affinity for our culture. www.swinertonmc.com Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer. Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation. We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
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