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Hourigan Construction

Builds facilities and develops commercial property

Project Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated
$65k - $93k/yr+ 401(k) employer match
Entry
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Rock Hill, SC, USA
In PersonSome periodic travel may be required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or 0–3 years of progressive construction-related experience.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings and evenings, to meet project needs.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold, and to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling.
  • Strong desire to learn and collaborate with all team members.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Approach responsibilities and interactions with integrity, fairness, care, and concern.
  • See challenges as opportunities to create new possibilities and solutions.
  • Consistently deliver results beyond expectations.
Responsibilities
  • Follow and assist with developing procedures for controlling contract drawings.
  • Assist the Project Administrator with setting up the job management system.
  • Assist the project team with the building permit process.
  • Assist the Superintendent in developing the site utilization plan.
  • Assist with reviewing and coordinating the Loss Prevention, Sustainability Action Plan, and Quality Control Program.
  • Proactively review and process submittal data and shop drawings to expedite project schedules and ensure materials are delivered on time.
  • Prepare and maintain administrative logs, including RFI, RFP, COR, submittal, and document control logs.
  • Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying that subcontractor deliveries meet approved submittal requirements.
  • Attend and participate in project meetings and assist the Project Manager with preparing progress reports and meeting minutes.
  • Assist with distributing proposal change documents to subcontractors and suppliers, collecting pricing, and preparing change proposal requirements for internal pricing review.
  • Ensure clarifications, changes, directives, and RFIs are updated on as-built drawings and fully coordinated with the project team.
  • Work alongside senior preconstruction team members to estimate projects and develop knowledge of the overall preconstruction process.
  • Perform preconstruction duties, including quantity take-offs, budget development, subcontractor procurement, assembling exhibit ones, and assembling value engineering worksheets.
  • Assist with constructability reviews, project setup, and subcontractor communication.
  • Participate in the Hourigan Safety and Health Management System by committing to safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and eliminating hazards within the employee’s capability and control with the help of safety staff.

About the company

Hourigan builds commercial facilities and develops real estate for businesses, institutions, owners, and investors in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Its construction management and general contracting work spans projects such as data centers, hospitals, offices, and university buildings. On the development side, it brings together project teams and resources for office, industrial, mixed-use, and multifamily properties. The group also sells advisory services that help clients evaluate sites, plan property investments, and improve building performance before and after construction. Founded in 1993, Hourigan is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Richmond, VA

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Graduates rotate across disciplines: the Project Engineer Program covers project management, field management, and preconstruction.
  • Holiday time includes flexibility: the benefits package lists 12 paid holidays, including floating days and extended weekends.
  • Family support spans two routes: employees receive paid parental leave and financial assistance for adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Graduate schedules extend beyond office hours: Richmond project engineers must accept early mornings and evenings as projects require.
  • Graduate work includes mobility: the Richmond project engineer posting flags periodic travel requirements.
  • Summer internships require substantial availability: Richmond applicants must pursue a related degree and commit approximately 40 hours weekly.

What makes Hourigan Construction unique

  • Specialist operations stay in-house: WORRKS handles trades, while EQUIPPS supplies equipment rentals and construction-site logistics.
  • Advisory work extends beyond building: consulting teams analyze mechanical systems and guide green-building certifications.
  • Development uses shared financial visibility: Hourigan describes an open-book approach among owners, investors, and contractors.

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