Do you thrive on organization, coordination, and solving problems before they become delays? Are you excited to build your career with a market leader in commercial construction—while earning strong pay and great benefits?
Role Snapshot
Title: Junior Construction Project Engineer
Employment: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st
Compensation: $50,000–$90,000 annually
Why Join Us
Competitive salary with defined growth pathways
Medical, Dental, and 401(k) benefits
10 days PTO after your first year + 6 major holidays
Vehicle provided or vehicle expense coverage
Structured, supportive culture inside a respected commercial builder
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams
Assist with procurement: quotes, purchase orders, and tracking deliveries
Help package and distribute scopes of work to subcontractors and vendors
Aid in drafting and routing subcontracts; manage change order logs
Support project accounting and contract change order tracking
Coordinate vendor/supplier contracts and documentation
Update cost tracking, approvals, and accounting records
Drive schedule coordination and keep communication protocols tight
Participate in field quality control and attend project meetings
Support project closeout with submittals, records, and final documentation
Travel to jobsites 2–3 days per week
Is This You?
You hold a 2‑ or 4‑year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction (required)
You bring at least 2 years’ experience in a similar commercial construction role (preferred)
You communicate clearly in writing and speech
You’re detail‑driven, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks
You’re analytical, a planner, and a strong critical thinker
You’re comfortable with computers and standard office equipment
You have a solid, consistent work history and can provide professional references
You are willing and able to travel to project sites as needed
Your Week, Simplified
Imagine starting Monday by reconciling cost updates, then aligning the schedule with subcontractor milestones. Midweek, you’re on site reviewing quality benchmarks and confirming material arrivals. By Friday, change orders are routed, closeout logs are tidy, and the team’s ready for the next push. That’s how projects stay on time—and how your career accelerates.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Syracuse, NY
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$50,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1946
Website
https://www.mykelly.com/
About Company
Finding great work for top talent.
Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.
Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Change Order Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Close-Outunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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