Project Engineer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Apply to this job Valparaiso, IN hybrid Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description
Responsibilities
- Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
- Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
- Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
- Routinely monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
- Support on-site construction management team for field execution
- Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
- Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
- Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
- Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
- Review, approve, and submit progress billings
- Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
- Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
- Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
- Execute and approve invoices
- Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims
- Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks
- Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
- Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
- Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
- Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
- Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
- Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
- Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
- Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
- Assist with the Project Manager's daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)
Qualifications
- Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
- 3-5+ years of experience in related field
Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components - Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
- Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Compensation (from employer):
35–72 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Manage construction projects, costs, schedules, quality, and coordination in industrial settings.
Job title
Project Engineer
Experience level
3-5+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Valparaiso, IN; on-site work; hybrid possible.
Salary
$35k–$72k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
construction managementproject schedulingcost controlreport writingstakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
power plantsheavy industrialMicrosoft Office
Specializations
construction managementpower plantsheavy industrial
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Valparaiso, IN, USA
Hybrid City