Senior Project Engineer | Saint Paul

Project Engineer Opportunity

Join a newly established division with tremendous growth potential at a fast-growing Midwest general contractor. This company has a diverse portfolio across commercial and industrial sectors, including energy, education, office, retail, and healthcare projects. They operate with a collaborative, family-oriented culture and offer employees direct exposure to leadership and faster long-term growth opportunities within a lean team structure.

Job Description

• Support Project Managers through all phases of commercial construction projects
• Assist with project documentation, coordination, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and project administration but want you to run projects most of all
• Gain hands-on exposure managing projects with increasing responsibility, supervision, & mentorship from your PM
• Work closely alongside experienced PMs and project teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Learn the business from start to finish while preparing to lead projects of your own

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar project support role within commercial construction
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, or interior build-outs is preferred
• Familiarity with construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project scheduling
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn
• Motivated to grow into a Project Manager role through hands-on mentorship and increased responsibility

What's on Offer

• Clear career path to Project Manager with structured mentorship and hands-on development.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home two days per week.
• Local projects with very limited travel.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with strong employee retention.
• Casual culture that values work-life balance and respects employees' time outside of work.
• Exposure to a variety of commercial projects and the opportunity to gain experience across all phases of construction.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.