Project Engineer

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR.

None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Manhattan, NYC office.

This position works closely with the Project Management team and provides support for the entire life-cycle of a construction project.  Project Engineers must demonstrate a solid knowledge in construction practices and provides coordination and administrative support to their assigned project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Project start-up: complete new project updates in Procore system, distribute initial drawings and plans to all required team members, assist Project Manager with insurance and permits as needed, send Superintendent Field team toolkits
• Schedule calls and meetings with internal and external project team members to ensure consistent communication flow throughout the duration of a project
• Assists with buyout process
• Review, process, and distribute submittals via Procore
• Create and distribute weekly reports as requested by Project Manager
• Process and maintain RFIs in Procore or similar system
• Prepare, process, and distribute subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change orders
• Assist in preparation of closeout package process:  collect documentation from subcontractors, vendors, architects, clients, and members of the internal project team
• Other job responsibilities as assigned
• Occasional travel to project site as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have either a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor or a Subcontractor is a plus
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage their time well on tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong presentation skills
• Team-player and ability to build relationships well across the organization and team
• Technical Skills: Must have solid MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• MS Project, Procore, and Timberline/Sage experience is a plus

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $65,000 -  $75,000 salary per year.

In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).