Project Engineer – Data Center

Swinerton

Project Engineer supporting Swinerton, an employee-owned construction company, with project scheduling, documentation, cost control, safety, and closeout. Traveling role based in Atlanta or Mesa.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in project engineering tasks, including document management, scheduling, and cost accounting, while effectively communicating and collaborating within construction teams. Capable of utilizing Building Information Modeling and maintaining quality management systems to support project execution.

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Construction Management DegreeBasic Construction Cost AccountingBuilding Information ModelingEffective Written And Verbal CommunicationProject Scheduling Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic Estimating SkillsBasic Computer SkillsDocument ManagementCPM SchedulingConstruction Means And MethodsQuality Management System MaintenanceField Problem EvaluationChange Order PreparationSubmittal Review And AnalysisTimesheet Verification

Soft Skills

Effective Organizational SkillsSelf-Starting AbilityIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

CMiCVirtual Construction Technology Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Construction Management Certificate Program

Industry Keywords

ConstructionProject EngineeringInternship ExperienceField ExperiencePlans And Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform all essential Entry Level/Intern Project Engineer responsibilities
Attend and document project meetings and write minutes
Set up and maintain electronic filing systems
Update and maintain drawings, specifications, and logs
Assist with preparation and maintenance of CPM schedules
Evaluate basic construction means and methods
Maintain site-specific safety plans and pre-task planning processes
Distribute documents to subcontractors and maintain document logs
Evaluate field problems and document PCI’s
Prepare and maintain PCI, submittal, and procurement logs in CMiC
Review, analyze, and transmit submittals
Perform expediting functions
Cost code and verify timesheets and Accounts Payable workflows
Verify estimate quantities and report quantities in place for labor cost reports
Prepare extra work orders and change order submittals
Maintain a Quality Management system and progress photo album
Compile contract closeout documents and maintain record drawings
Document punch list work
Perform basic Building Information Modeling and model administration
Complete other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering, Construction Management, or Mechanical/Electrical degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
1-3 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
Basic understanding of construction cost accounting
Basic estimating and scheduling skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Effective organizational skills
Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting
Construction-related internship experience preferred
Field experience a plus, e.g. carpenter
Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
Knowledge of virtual construction technology systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned company
Competitive benefits
Employee development investment
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action