Project Engineer - (Recent Graduate - Entry Level)
Job Title: Project Engineer - Commercial Construction
Location: Greater St. Louis Metro Area, MO
Compensation: $70k - $80k + Bonuses + ESOP
Employment Type: Full-Time | General Contractor | Commercial Construction
Benefits Include:
- Employee ownership (ESOP)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO, paid holidays, and year-end paid breaks
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-provided technology and mileage reimbursement
- Parental leave and wellness/education support
About the Company
Tiello is partnered with a reputable, employee-owned General Contractor headquartered in the Greater St. Louis area. The firm is known for its strong culture, stability, and commitment to developing construction professionals into long-term leaders. They offer a collaborative, team-driven environment with a diverse portfolio across commercial, education, industrial, and public-sector projects.
Position Overview
The company is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support ongoing hard-bid commercial construction projects. This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across all phases of construction and grow into an Assistant Project Manager and beyond. You will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents, gaining exposure to both field operations and project management. This is a growth-focused role with a clear path for advancement.
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Project & Company Highlights
- Employee-owned firm with a strong culture of accountability and long-term growth
- Collaborative environment with direct mentorship from experienced PMs and Superintendents
- Exposure to preconstruction, field coordination, and project delivery
- Projects primarily within a 2–3 hour radius of the metro area
- Limited overnight travel (approximately once per month)
Key Responsibilities
- Support preconstruction efforts, estimating assistance, and subcontractor coordination
- Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
- Assist with scheduling, cost tracking, and change order management
- Participate in jobsite meetings and coordinate with field teams
- Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Support quality control, safety compliance, and project closeout
- Assist with procurement and buyout processes
- Build technical and leadership skills to progress into an APM/PM role
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- OR construction-related certification + 1–2 years of experience
- OR recent graduates or candidates completing their degree (including December grads) with relevant co-op, internship, or part-time experience working with reputable general contractors.
- Exposure to or experience on at least one hard-bid project preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a General Contractor environment
- Ability to travel regionally for day trips with occasional overnight stays
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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