Construction Management Engineer 1 – Entry Level

Sargent & Lundy

Entry-level construction management engineer supporting Sargent & Lundy’s power infrastructure projects. Monitoring field construction, commissioning, schedules, costs, safety, and contractor performance.

Posted 8/4/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $62,998 - $90,586 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction management and project controls, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and budget adherence. Proficient in developing work plans, schedules, and managing construction progress while effectively communicating with diverse project teams.

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Construction ManagementProject Controls ToolsMS Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingCost ManagementRisk MitigationLabor PlanningQuality AssuranceField SupervisionDocumentation ManagementEngineering JudgmentPre-Construction Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Project Controls SoftwareAutomation ToolsAI Solutions

Industry Keywords

Construction Safety StandardsCommissioning ManagementIndustrial ConstructionField MobilizationProject Performance Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development of project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans
Perform home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization
Support site construction management and commissioning staff
Monitor construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety
Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk
Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner
Attend construction project performance review meetings
Develop schedules, phasing, and lookaheads
Track project progress and maintain schedules
Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and orderly
Communicate field conflicts and notify the internal project team
Maintain project documentation
Collaborate with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and other project members
Monitor and report project progress
Adhere to estimated costs and ensure projects remain on budget and profitable
Support supervision of field staff and provide constructive feedback
Coordinate staffing requests
Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering
Some experience involving industrial construction management, including internship or similar experience
General understanding of construction labor knowledge and labor planning
Understanding of project controls tools for managing large construction projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Organizational and time-management skills
Ability to lead and inspire
Willingness or ability to use modern tools, automation, and AI to solve engineering problems
Strong engineering judgment and verification of AI/automation results
U.S. work authorization; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem for those who qualify
Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility