Navigate Search · 1 day ago
Project Engineer- Highrise Construction - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yrNavigate Search is seeking a Project Engineer specialized in highrise construction to support the delivery of complex construction projects. The role involves coordinating between office and field teams, managing schedules, documents, and communication throughout all phases of the construction process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jory Hayes
Responsibilities
Support project leadership throughout planning, buyout, construction, and closeout
Serve as a central point for information flow between field operations, design teams, and subcontractors
Assist with schedules, budgets, coordination, and paperwork associated with active projects
Help prepare quantity surveys and scopes of work
Assist with pricing exercises, estimate development, and value-engineering efforts
Research and help vet subcontractors and vendors
Maintain organized control of drawings, specifications, addenda, and related documents
Prepare meeting agendas, attend progress meetings, and distribute action items
Process RFIs, submittals, and approvals using project management software
Track procurement, long-lead items, and delivery schedules
Assist with permit applications and agency approvals
Support change management, including logging, tracking, and documentation
Maintain various logs such as RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, punch lists, and closeout documents
Coordinate communication among field teams, subcontractors, consultants, utilities, and ownership stakeholders
Work alongside superintendents to monitor daily site activity
Prepare purchase orders and monitor material deliveries
Document field conditions, design revisions, and potential cost or schedule impacts
Participate in site safety initiatives
Assist in developing and closing punch lists and deficiency lists
Help coordinate site visits and inspections
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or higher in construction management, project management, engineering, or related discipline
Understanding of construction processes and applicable building codes
Experience working with scheduling and document-management tools
Proficiency with common office and project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Office, Bluebeam)
Benefits
Strong performance bonuses
Benefits
Company
Navigate Search
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steven Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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