Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and institutional construction projects across Middle Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and excited to learn all aspects of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

Client Details

Description

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with daily project coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure accuracy and alignment with design intent.
• Track procurement, lead times, material deliveries, and equipment needs.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, submittal registers, and progress reports.
• Support quality control processes and coordinate inspections with design teams and jurisdictional authorities.
• Help develop and update project schedules and look‑ahead plans.
• Assist in estimating activities, including quantity takeoffs and scope reviews when needed.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on technical details, clarifications, and workflow sequencing.
• Participate in OAC meetings, project walk‑throughs, and final punch list activities.

Profile

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, and technical coordination.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and field teams.
• A detail‑driven mindset, strong organizational abilities, and comfort managing multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with project management tools, document platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a desire to grow into a Project Manager role over time.
• Experience or interest in institutional, historic, medical, or architecturally complex construction (preferred).

Job Offer

• Base Salary: $72k - $87k
• Bonus Opportunity
• PTO
• 401k Match
• Insurance Coverage
• Hands-On Training

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.