Construction Project Engineer

Company: F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.
Location: South Bend
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description F.A. Wilhelm Construction- Project Engineer Empowering People to Build What Matters - That is our mission and our legacy. Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships , insisting on making a Positive Community Impact , with Safety Always , all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality. F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens. We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Engineer. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you! Responsibilities As a Project Engineer, your key responsibility will be to serve as a vital team member associated with assisting the Project Team in all aspects of the build resulting in completion of the project on time, under budget, and with quality that exceeds the expectations of F.A. Wilhelm and our Clients. A. Project Start Up Plan and coordinate project in conjunction with the Project Managers, Operations Managers, and Superintendent Project support through research, interpretation, codes, conflicts, interference, and errors. Initiate and maintain project schedule(s) and project-plan lifecycle. B. Project Build Assist and coordinate RIFs, change notices, and vendor materials. Manage material expediting, delivery & storage. Coordinate and resolve engineering and construction problems, schedule & attend meetings, prepare and distribute minutes. Implement cost controls and the reconciliation of billings. Maintain, prepare, and verify contract drawings, shop drawings, submittals, project database(s), reports, quality control activities & documents, project estimates and costs. Communication liaison between the office, field, entire project team. C. Project Closeout Assist project close-out by developing and completing close-out documentation. Maintain and complete As-Builts. Manage punch list process. Key Attributes Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership Collaborator Integrity Organized and systematic Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills Commitment to excellence What it takes A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field or 1-4 years of related work experience or a combination of both. Knowledgeable of Construction processes. Proven computer platform experience. Procore a plus. F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect: A competitive compensation package. A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm. Discretionary yearly bonus program. A generous PTO bank. Wilhelm University access for training/development. Powered by ExactHire:191145

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