Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across project teams.
Proficiency with construction and project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office; Procore is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including plans and specifications, perform accurate calculations, and support requests for information and submittals.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, with typical peak periods of 50–60 hours.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and meet standard physical demands of office and jobsite environments.
Responsibilities
Support project planning by reviewing requirements and specifications and helping coordinate schedules.
Help manage construction drawings, document control, and permitting workflows.
Assist with bid solicitation, scope review, and contract document preparation.
Monitor project schedules and support quality walks and inspections to meet project standards.
Attend and document project start-up, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action items.
Support project cost management, including budget tracking, buyout support, forecasts, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
Assist with field quality audits to verify workmanship, materials, and installation standards.
Create and help drive punch list completion, and track corrections through closeout.
Support site safety planning, toolbox communication, and compliance with company and OSHA expectations.
Partner with the Superintendent to identify and resolve deficiencies, requests for information affecting field work, and potential hazards.
Maintain accurate, current project plans, specifications, and drawing sets through document control.
Track and route project documentation, including warranties, punch list status, operations and maintenance manuals, submittals, requests for information, and change orders.
Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, agendas, and logs within project management software such as Procore.
Support contract processing, compliance documentation, and day-to-day administrative coordination.
Support special projects and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Support bid package development, subcontractor outreach, bid-day coordination, and database and vendor list maintenance.
Assist with quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, estimate analysis, and subcontractor scope coordination.
Desired Qualifications
Procore experience is preferred.
Description
Build your career in construction management with an award-winning Midwest multifamily builder.
With nearly 40 years of construction and development experience, Horizon builds multifamily housing and other signature projects—including master-planned mixed-use neighborhoods, commercial/retail, and themed hotel waterpark resorts—across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan.
As a Project Engineer, you’ll support high-impact multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, backed by an employee-first culture recognized as a Top Workplace for seven consecutive years—and the mentorship and growth opportunities that come with it.
The Project Engineer supports successful project delivery by coordinating information flow, documentation, and field support from planning through closeout. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to help manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation—keeping the project aligned with scope, quality, and safety expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to grow into a Project Manager path within a respected, high-performing organization.
What you’ll do – Construction Management
Support project planning by reviewing requirements/specifications and helping coordinate schedules.
Help manage construction drawings, document control, and permitting workflows.
Assist with bid solicitation, scope review, and contract document preparation.
Monitor project schedules and support quality walks/inspections to meet project standards.
Attend and document project start-up, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings (agendas, minutes, action items).
Support project cost management: budget tracking, buyout support, forecasts, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
What you’ll do – Field Operations
Assist with field quality audits to verify workmanship, materials, and installation standards.
Create and help drive punch list completion; track corrections through closeout.
Support site safety planning, toolbox communication, and compliance with Horizon and OSHA expectations.
Partner with the Superintendent to identify and resolve deficiencies, RFIs impacting field work, and potential hazards.
What you’ll do – Project Coordination
Maintain accurate, current project plans, specifications, and drawing sets (document control).
Track and route project documentation: warranties, punch list status, O&M manuals, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, agendas, and logs within project management software (e.g., Procore).
Support contract processing, compliance documentation, and day-to-day administrative coordination.
Support special projects and continuous improvement efforts, as assigned.
What you’ll do – Bid Coordination & Estimating
Support bid package development, subcontractor outreach, bid-day coordination, and database/vendor list maintenance.
Assist with quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, estimate analysis, and subcontractor scope coordination.
Requirements
Key skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across project teams.
Proficiency with construction/project management software (Procore preferred) and scheduling tools (Primavera, Microsoft Project), plus Microsoft Office.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs), perform accurate calculations, and support RFIs/submittals.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven in a fast-paced construction environment.
Additional requirements
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights/weekends (typical 50–60 hours during peak periods).
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and meet standard physical demands of office and jobsite environments.
Why Horizon?
Award-winning culture – Top Workplace 6 years running
Long-term stability – Nearly 40 years of proven success
Industry leadership – NMHC Top 25 Builder (#15)
Career growth opportunities across multiple project types and markets
Commitment to safety – ABC-WI STEP Platinum Award Recipient