Project Engineer

W.E. O'Neil Construction Company • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 5m ago

BUILD YOUR FUTURE AS YOU BUILD DREAMS

Do you want to accelerate your career growth with exceptional training and mentorship? Would you like to be an integral member of the team, working on challenges projects that enhance the community? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact?

W.E. O’Neil is hiring Project Engineers for commercial construction projects. If you’d like to fast-track your personal and professional development, join our team!

Our Values and Culture

W.E. O’Neil is a nationally ranked construction industry leader that applies vision and innovation to today’s design and build challenges. We turn top-tier technology and thoughtful leadership into trusted solutions for our clients. We Value People. We Build Dreams.

The heart of our brand is our exceptional team and the great relationships we’ve built since 1925. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply invested in both our client’s and employees’ success. Our vibrant and collaborative culture drives us. We celebrate growth, achievement and personal milestones. Leadership is fully engaged and accessible. There’s a synergy that’s intrinsic to all we do. We’re truly One Team.

Your Impact

As a Project Engineer, You’ll Execute Core Tasks That Are Critical To Project Operations. You’ll Partner With The Project Manager And Superintendent To Deliver Successful Construction Projects. Some Of The Ways You’ll Support Our Projects

You’ll guide the flow of technical information between Owner, Designers, Subcontractors and O’Neil, such as project drawings, specifications, meeting minutes, and proposal requests.
You’ll drive the procurement schedule by tracking, processing, and expediting all subcontractor/vendor shop drawings and submittals.
You’ll support the project team by helping to develop and maintain the project schedule, by verifying the quality of products installed, and by acting as a subject matter expert in your assigned responsibilities.
You’ll apply critical thinking to resolve contract document issues in the field.

Your Values and Skills

You have a strong desire to learn, and you strive for increased responsibility.
You’re passionate about taking initiative and making an impact.
You seek variety in work and exposure to different projects and disciplines.
You’re energized when surrounded by people with drive, skills and passion to succeed.
You’re motivated by opportunities for career growth and development.

Your Prosperity

Benefits

As a W.E. O’Neil employee-owner, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits to help you and your family prosper, including:

Being part of a respected company with low turnover (perennially ranked as a top construction management company and best place to work).
Competitive salary and bonus program.
Fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, education reimbursement, wellness subsidy, and much more.
A culture of work/life balance, including paid time off.
Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) enabling employee-owners to share in company profits and build retirement savings.
401(k) plan with employer match.
In-house training, leadership development, mentor programs, and other opportunities for growth and advancement.
A workplace that emphasizes the importance of relationships.

Job Specifications

A 4-year college degree, preferably in civil engineering or construction management.
0-3 years of experience as a project engineer for a general contractor or construction management firm.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

W.E. O’Neil is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion or religious creed, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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