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Abel Construction

Construction services: general contracting and design-build

Construction Project Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Louisville, KY, USA
In PersonOn-site in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A solid understanding of construction basics, means, and methods in the field.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and relevant web applications.
  • A bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Preconstruction teams to finalize bid packages and scopes of work for construction management projects.
  • Assist the Project Team in organizing deliverables, including the Schedule of Values and monthly owner billings, cash flow (draw) projections, project schedules, and submittal schedules.
  • Review, process, and track submittals; review, coordinate, and track ASIs; and review, create, process, and track RFIs.
  • Support the Project Superintendent with daily reports, manpower, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Work with the Project Management Assistant to develop and manage a document control process integrated with project management systems, and oversee the process consistently once established.
  • Obtain and maintain necessary construction permits to ensure work complies with regulations.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date files on contract documents, subcontract records, plans, specifications, and changes or clarifications.
  • Maintain and update internal and external stakeholders on document changes.
  • Prepare and assess the appropriateness of subcontractor change orders, processing them with the Project Manager.
  • Communicate with project stakeholders to keep them informed and aligned.

About the company

ABEL Construction operates in the Southeast United States offering general contracting, design-build, construction management, real estate development, and lease-back options to meet diverse client needs. It uses a team of professionals and project-management technology to plan, design, and execute projects, adjusting scope, schedule, and budget for high-quality outcomes on any size. Its diversification across related services, regional focus, and family-owned culture, along with the use of advanced technology, sets it apart from competitors. Its goal is to deliver value-oriented results for clients while expanding its Southeast footprint through reliable project execution, strong partnerships, community engagement, and robust privacy and security practices.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountville, Pennsylvania

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • June 2025 Apex deal expands national automation reach across advanced manufacturing customers.
  • April 2026 Apex relocation strengthens collaboration and supports more integrated project delivery.
  • March 2026 SDF Security Checkpoint Expansion showcases ABEL's ability to win complex aviation work.

What critics are saying

  • Apex integration failure would waste ABEL's 2025 acquisition premium and stall turnkey growth.
  • ABEL's industrial project mix depends on big clients like Louisville Regional Airport Authority, squeezing margins.
  • Larger integrators can outbid ABEL; losing advanced-manufacturing work would erase its differentiation.

What makes Abel Construction unique

  • June 2025 Apex Integration acquisition gives ABEL in-house automation and controls.
  • ABEL bundles general contracting, construction management, and design-build for industrial clients.
  • April 2026 Apex office move sharpened Nashville coordination across construction and systems integration.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

Abel Construction
Jun 13th, 2025
ABEL Construction Acquires Apex Integration to Expand Automation Capabilities and Customer Reach - Abel Construction

Nashville, TN – June 13, 2025 — ABEL Construction Co., Inc., a leading general contractor in the industrial and commercial sectors, is proud to announce its acquisition of Apex Integration, a premier control systems integrator based in Gallatin, Tennessee. The acquisition, effective June 1, 2025, significantly expands ABEL’s in-house automation capabilities and marks a major step […]

Daily Local News
May 27th, 2025
Brubacher Excavating acquires 2 Lancaster County-based construction firms

The Bowmansville-based contractor acquired Abel Construction and its sister company, Abel Recon.