Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager, Commercial Construction

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Work Setting: In office and active job sites as needed
Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire
Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000 base salary

Quick Summary:
We are seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager with commercial construction experience to support project management, field coordination, documentation, scheduling, subcontractor communication, and project closeout. This role is a strong fit for someone with 1 to 3+ years of project engineering, field engineering, assistant project management, or related commercial construction experience. Some general contractor experience is preferred.

Position Overview:
A growing commercial general contractor is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to assist with the technical, administrative, and coordination aspects of commercial construction projects. This person will support the project management team and help keep projects organized from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is organized, solution-focused, comfortable working with construction documentation, and eager to continue growing in commercial construction management. This role will work closely with project managers, senior project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and other project documentation.

Maintain project logs, meeting notes, tracking documents, and project files.

Support communication between the office, field team, subcontractors, suppliers, and design team.

Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.

Help track materials, procurement, deliveries, and project documentation needed to support project schedules.

Monitor project schedules and assist with coordination of trades and subcontractors.

Support quality control, punch list tracking, and project closeout documentation.

Participate in project meetings and assist with meeting minutes, follow-up items, and documentation updates.

Assist superintendents and project managers with field-related tasks as needed.

Help ensure project documentation is accurate, organized, and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:
1 to 3+ years of experience in commercial construction, project engineering, field engineering, assistant project management, or related construction management experience.

Experience with a commercial general contractor is preferred.

Solid understanding of construction processes, documentation, and project coordination.

Experience or familiarity with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, drawings, specifications, project logs, and closeout documentation.

Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.

Ability to coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Experience with construction software such as Procore, ProjectSight, PlanGrid, or Bluebeam is a plus.

Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is a plus.

OSHA 10 certification is preferred.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Relevant internship or co-op experience in commercial construction may be considered.

Equivalent experience may be considered for candidates with strong commercial construction exposure.

Additional Requirements:
Ability to walk active job sites, climb ladders, and work in active construction environments.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Ability to commute to the St. Petersburg, FL area.

Stable work history and strong professional references preferred.