Project Engineer (Construction)

The Project Engineer coordinates key portions of a construction project life cycle under the direction of the Area Manager or Project Manager. The role supports activities that span planning, execution, and post-construction closeout, with a focus on maintaining alignment across budget, schedule, purchasing, submittals, invoicing, and related deliverables.

Location

Chandler, AZ (onsite)

Project Life Cycle Coordination

• Under the leadership and mentorship of the Area Manager or Project Manager, coordinate identified aspects of the project life cycle, including project budget, schedule, purchasing, submittals, invoicing, and post-construction activities.
• Support project management responsibilities that include identified aspects of larger-scale projects and overall management of smaller-scale project life cycles, covering work from pre-construction through execution and post construction.

Requirements

• Ability to spend the majority of time working in Chandler, AZ.
• Project engineer or project management experience.
• Ability, or eventual ability, to generate and modify cost-loaded progress schedules.
• Knowledge, or eventual knowledge, of job costing/budgeting/invoicing.
• Ability, or eventual ability, to accurately interpret contracts.
• Ability, or eventual ability, to interpret all trades specifications and plans.
• Construction process knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 1 to 4 years of project management or project support experience in the construction industry.
• 1 year of construction trade experience preferred.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for Employee AND Dependents.
• 401(k) with 6% JBH match.
• Paid Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid basic term life insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.

Physical Requirements and Travel

• Occasionally inspect operational areas and projects and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions.
• Occasionally walk on level and uneven surfaces and occasionally ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders at project sites.
• Noise level may range from moderate to loud.
• Regularly required to talk or hear; role is largely sedentary.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds.

About JB Henderson Construction

JB Henderson Construction is an established national General/Mechanical Contractor and custom Fabricator. The company has earned Family Friendly and Top Workplaces recognition and focuses on delivering safety, quality, integrity, and operational excellence through process-based project management integrated with skilled trade professionals. JBH supports long-term relationships and emphasizes a small company “mom and pop” feel for a large employer, with a high culture satisfaction and long tenured employees. The organization also provides diverse career and job opportunities to support individuals, families, and communities.