AlphaHire
Construction
ProjectEngineer
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“Project Engineer at AlphaHire. Skills: Commercial electrical construction, Project coordination, Field communication. Support Project Managers. Assist with RFIs”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–5+ years of experience, Experience working for an electrical contractor, Commercial electrical experience, Hands-on involvement in day-to-day project execution, Genuine interest in growing into a Project Manager role
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Bluebeam, Accubid, Procore, or similar construction management software
What You'll Do.
Support Project Managers
Assist with submittals
Assist with change orders
Assist with procurement tracking
Assist with project documentation
Assist with closeout materials
Coordinate with electricians
Coordinate with foremen
Coordinate with field teams
Coordinate with subcontractors
Coordinate with vendors
Communicate with general contractors
Communicate with inspectors
Communicate with project stakeholders
Review electrical drawings
Review specifications
Review construction documents
Assist estimating teams
Assist preconstruction teams
Track project schedules
Track procurement timelines
Track material deliveries
Maintain project records
Maintain project reporting
Participate in jobsite visits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Vendor coordination; Field team coordination; Stakeholder communication
Communication Scope
Field communication; Project stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Project lifecycle management, Scheduling, Procurement, Documentation, Closeout
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Project Engineer to support commercial electrical construction projects within a self-perform electrical contractor environment. Projects include healthcare, hospital, university, and institutional construction work. This is not a purely administrative role. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, foremen, field teams, vendors, and leadership throughout the full project lifecycle — from preconstruction through closeout. This position supports project coordination, documentation, scheduling, procurement, field communication, and day-to-day execution across active job sites. For the right candidate, this role offers a strong long-term growth path into a Project Manager position. **Responsibilities** * Support Project Managers throughout all phases of commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout * Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, project documentation, and closeout materials * Coordinate with electricians, foremen, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep plans, schedules, and field execution aligned * Communicate with general contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders on day-to-day project matters * Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents * Assist estimating and preconstruction teams with takeoffs, scope reviews, and project setup activities * Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to identify design conflicts and support field-ready coordination * Track project schedules, procurement timelines, material deliveries, and field progress * Maintain accurate project records and reporting within construction management and ERP systems * Participate in jobsite visits to support field coordination and active project execution **Requirements** * 2–5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar role * Experience wor
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