Project Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center Construction
Location: South Bend, IN
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50 - $80/hour
Benefits: Full Benefits + Per Diem
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support construction of a large-scale, hyperscale data center in the South Bend, IN area.
This position will coordinate onsite construction engineering activities, working closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and engineering teams to ensure construction activities are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications.
Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, or large-scale construction projects, with a strong background in construction coordination, technical engineering support, and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily onsite construction engineering activities to support project schedules, quality standards, and contract requirements.
- Review construction drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure accurate field execution.
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, construction issues, and constructability challenges.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other construction teams.
- Support subcontractor coordination, work planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, technical documentation, and project engineering records.
- Participate in constructability reviews, design coordination meetings, and project progress meetings.
- Support procurement, material coordination, project controls, budget tracking, and cost forecasting.
- Monitor construction progress, identify potential schedule or quality issues, and assist with corrective actions.
- Ensure construction activities comply with applicable engineering standards, building codes, project specifications, and safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field; equivalent construction experience considered.
- 3+ years of construction engineering or project engineering experience on commercial, industrial, or large-scale construction projects.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, construction schedules, engineering documentation, and field activities.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, building codes, and construction methods.
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, constructability reviews, and design coordination.
- Knowledge of construction project controls, procurement, cost tracking, and contract requirements.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical issues while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong communication and coordination skills working with field teams, subcontractors, and project leadership.
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred Experience
- Hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, or large industrial construction projects.
- Experience supporting large general contractors or complex, multi-trade construction projects.
- Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.
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