Budget Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Documentation, Employee Retention, Food and Beverage Industry, Healthcare, Market Segmentation, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Team Player, Time Management
Our client is seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support multiple commercial construction projects across Vermont and surrounding markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain broad project exposure while working directly with experienced project leaders.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established commercial construction firm with decades of success and a reputation for developing employees from within. The company offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture, strong employee retention, and a commitment to sustainable building practices.
Description
- Support the Project Management team on multiple active construction projects simultaneously.
- Assist with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, communication, and administrative project functions.
- Work closely with Project Managers and field teams to help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Participate in various phases of project delivery, gaining exposure to both office and field operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain project progress and resolve issues proactively.
- Contribute to projects across a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, multifamily, food & beverage, and other market segments.
- Travel periodically to project sites located primarily throughout Vermont, with additional projects in Eastern New York and along the New Hampshire border.
- Report directly to the Project Management team and work within a highly collaborative environment.
Location: South Burlington, VT
Work Environment: Primarily office-based with regular field exposure; no remote option available.
- Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 base salary
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.
Profile
Must-Have Qualifications
- 0-4 years of construction industry experience.
- Ability to commute to South Burlington, Vermont.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Desire to learn and grow within a construction project management career path.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across several active projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
- Prior exposure to commercial construction projects.
- Internship, co-op, or project coordination experience within construction environments.
Job Offer
- Structured professional development program that provides exposure to all stages of project delivery.
- Proven track record of promoting Project Engineers and APMs into Project Manager roles.
- Strong employee retention with many team members building long-term careers at the company.
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, 401(k) with 4% match, and generous PTO.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple construction sectors while learning from experienced industry professionals.
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.