# Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager) at Thompson…

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# Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)

Thompson Concrete Construction 

** Chicago, United States ** Full Time ** Engineering Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

Job Summary:
*The Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and on schedule and administrative duties.*

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Follows Mission, Vision, Values
- Assists with project startup
- Responsible for all information in the supervisor folder
- Travels to jobsites
- Recommends and/or analyzes material, equipment, and practices used in the project
- Collaborates to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the job
- Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors
- Supports on-site Project Managers and Superintendents with administrative/field tasks
- Updates all logs including change order, gravel and concrete logs
- Performs all activities required in the change order
- Assists with closeouts goals, problem solving, logistical needs, and resource planning
- Creates comparison worksheets and gathers material quotes
- Tracks and invoices specialty equipment to appropriate cost code
- Accurately codes project invoices
- Assists Superintendent obtain all required documentation including certificates, lien wavers, disclaimers, warrantees, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned/needed up to and including all laborer duties

Required Skills/Abilities :

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Proficient with ProContractor and Blue-Beam
- Excellent understanding of construction drawings

Education and Experience :

- 4-year college degree in construction management or equivalent job experience
- Valid drivers license or State ID
- CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train)

Physical Requirements :

- Must be able to kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and crawl
- Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
- Must be able to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
- Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tools:

- Tape measure
- Boots
- Hammer

**Salary:**$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

**Schedule:**

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Ability to commute/relocate:**

- Columbus, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Posted August 15, 2026