Commercial Construction Project Engineer

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Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Job Description

Build your future in construction management by joining our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE) at a top national general contractor. Our PE role is designed for college graduates, Veterans, and people as passionate as we are about elevating the business of building. This opportunity provides an immersive, on-site experience with tailored training topics and a structured, one-year development plan with a fast track to promotion as an assistant-level project manager or superintendent. Our paid HITT Futures Program is focused on mentorship, hands-on learning, professional development, and personal growth, designed to give you the confidence you need to shape your career and the next era of construction leadership.

Established in 1937, HITT's success is a result of deep relationships with our partners and subcontractors and the trust of our clients. A small, family business founded in the spirit of the American dream, we're now more than 1,700 teammates strong, with projects in nearly every state. With 14 operating office locations across the country, HITT offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment and is ranked as a top workplace from coast to coast.

Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the duration of the 12-month training program to shadow, learn, and gain hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of your assigned project(s).
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year, participating in performance reviews to ensure knowledge retention and development goals on a 4-month cadence.
• Follow all directions, task assignments and coaching offered by your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor (a tenured and experienced superintendent or above).
• Showcase required professional skills such as clear, professional communication (written and verbal), organizational ability to manage multiple tasks, and integrity consistent with The HITT Way and core values.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, focus on self-improvement, and take initiative.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within the evolving world of construction technology, design, means, and methods.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds while maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Exhibit conscientiousness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful of others.
• Master job-specific and technical skills to promote to an assistant superintendent or assistant project manager after 12 months, including but not limited to :
• Set up and maintain jobsite offices and records (project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, subcontractor correspondence, etc.).
• Make updates to as-built drawings as directed and interpret basic coordination drawings.
• Direct installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings, and identify items required to "make safe" prior to demolition.
• Assist in specific construction tasks as directed and participate in site inspections to ensure quality and workmanship.
• Make periodic updates to the project schedule as directed and complete basic material take-offs, place supplier orders, and receive material deliveries.
• Assist the superintendent in the use of survey and layout instruments and interpret basic tests and reports (air balance, soils, concrete tests).
• Set up and run subcontractor foremen's meetings when directed and understand cost implications of construction tasks at various stages.
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management, as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of HITT's Corporate Safety Program by conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and completing required safety reports when directed.

Qualifications

EEO Statement

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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