Project Engineer (Chicago)

GMA Construction Group is seeking an Project Engineer. The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Manager or similar field and at least 2+ years of experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will support our Project Manager, and other departments as needed, to deliver projects on schedule, within the budget and to the quality of workmanship specified. Essential job duties include :

• Assist Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Assist Project Manager with accurate budget management (buy-out, pay applications, cost reporting, etc.)
• Change order management
• Manage and develop project engineers overseeing RFIs and submittals
• Manage critical subcontractors
• Issue resolution related to labor disputes, material deliveries, and contract administration
• Safety and quality control management
• Manage construction equipment

Our Mission

GMAs mission is to develop people that will transform communities.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

Performance and Recognition

GMA values open communication and direct feedback with employees at consistent intervals. As part of the performance review process, GMA coaches its employees by setting goals and rewarding individual accomplishments.

Growth and Development

In support of our mission to develop people that will transform communities, GMA offers its employees internal training opportunities such as Griggs University. Each month, Professor Griggs holds internal classes for GMA employees covering all aspects of the way GMA does work.

GMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.