Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Location: Denver, Colorado Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 3+ years of commercial construction experience

Join the Centerre Construction Team

Centerre Construction, an established Denver-based commercial general contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who wants to build a long-term career with a respected Colorado contractor while working on diverse and challenging commercial projects.

Our projects typically range from $1 million to $50 million and include new construction, renovations, additions, and historic rehabilitation projects throughout the Denver Metro area, Colorado Front Range, and surrounding Colorado communities. This position offers minimal travel and the opportunity to work closely with experienced project managers, superintendents, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is an integral member of Centerre's project management team and assists the Project Manager and Superintendent with the day-to-day coordination, documentation, and administration of construction projects.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in both field and office environments. This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clear communication among the project team, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner.

Key Responsibilities Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the daily coordination and administration of construction activities. Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders. Maintain and continuously update project drawings, specifications, and other contract documents in Procore. Maintain an accurate master set of drawings incorporating RFIs, ASIs, design revisions, and other project changes. Review subcontractor submittals and shop drawings for completeness and general compliance with the contract documents prior to submission to the design team. Manage the submittal and shop drawing process to support procurement requirements and the construction schedule. Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) in coordination with the Project Manager and Superintendent. Assist with the coordination of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialty contractor drawings to identify conflicts and facilitate installation. Track long-lead materials, equipment, and procurement activities to help ensure timely delivery to the jobsite. Assist with project schedule updates, short-term planning, and coordination of construction activities. Coordinate subcontractor work and sequencing at the direction of the Project Superintendent. Assist with project quality control, safety, commissioning, closeout, and risk-management activities. Participate in project meetings, including preconstruction, pre-installation/pre-trade, subcontractor coordination, owner-architect-contractor (OAC), and internal project meetings. Prepare meeting documentation and assist with tracking outstanding action items. Assist with punch list, commissioning, project closeout, record drawings, warranties, and operations and maintenance documentation. Develop strong working relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow Centerre team members.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

3+ years of experience working on commercial construction projects. A bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent technical training and relevant construction experience will also be considered. Experience with a variety of commercial construction methods and building systems. Proficiency with Procore. Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and project documentation. Working knowledge of construction practices, building systems, codes, standards, and construction sequencing. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams. A proactive, problem-solving approach and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Commissioning and project closeout experience is preferred. Compensation & Benefits

Centerre Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Group health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) retirement plan 401(k) company matching Paid vacation and holidays Paid time off Cell phone allowance Minimal travel Opportunities for professional growth and advancement About Centerre Construction

Founded in 1989, Centerre Construction is an award-winning Denver-based commercial general contractor providing preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build services throughout Colorado.

For more than three decades, Centerre has built a reputation for successfully delivering complex and unique commercial construction projects through a collaborative, hands-on approach focused on quality, communication, schedule, cost control, and client service.

Our diverse portfolio includes projects in the corporate workplace, industrial, healthcare, recreation, multifamily, education, hospitality, performing arts, restaurant, retail, government, and historic preservation markets. Centerre's experience includes new construction, additions, renovations, occupied-facility construction, and historic rehabilitation, with projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $50 million.

From preconstruction through project closeout, our estimators, project managers, superintendents, and company leadership work together to solve challenges, maintain accountability, and deliver successful projects for our clients.

If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Colorado contractor and want to work on challenging, high-quality commercial projects, we encourage you to apply.

Centerre Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.