Full-Time

Construction Project Engineer

Updated on 9/10/2026

Abel Construction

Abel Construction

51-200 employees

Construction services: general contracting and design-build

No salary listed

Louisville, KY, USA

In Person

This position requires on-site work in the Louisville area.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • A solid understanding of construction basics and field means and methods.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and relevant web applications.
  • Ability to maintain organization across multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Preconstruction teams to finalize bid packages and scopes of work for construction manager projects.
  • Assist the Project Team with organizing schedules of values, monthly owner billings, cash flow projections, project schedules, submittal schedules, submittal tracking, architectural supplemental instructions tracking, requests for information, daily reports, manpower, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Develop and manage a document control process with the Project Management Assistant that integrates with project management systems, and oversee it consistently once established.
  • Obtain and maintain necessary construction permits to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain accurate and current files for contract documents, subcontract records, plans, specifications, changes, and clarifications.
  • Maintain and update internal and external stakeholders regarding document changes.
  • Prepare subcontractor change orders, determine their appropriateness, and process them with the Project Manager.
  • Communicate with project stakeholders to coordinate project information and progress.

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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Simplify's Take

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

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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 […]

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