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Project Engineer - Commercial Interiors

Skyline Construction·📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employment

FULL TIME

Work mode

On-site

Experience

1–2 years

Salary

$75K – $87.5K/yr

Pay vs market · Bottom quarter

This job's pay ($81,250 a year at the midpoint) is lower than over 90% of 39 salary-listed Project Engineer jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $97,500.

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Role overview

Job description

Skyline is Building Better Together Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois.  Skyline is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning General Contractor, with an award-winning CEO at the helm. We believe that we are “building better together." What’s in it for you? Learn every aspect of project management Our project engineers are an integral part of our team. You will learn the facets of tenant improvement from industry leaders, while participating in multiple fast-paced projects. Armed with the tools, technology, and resources, you will grow along an established career path to succeed. Hands on experience This is not simply a desk job. You will build multiple skillsets and witness every part of the construction process, from project estimating through close out. To hone your well-rounded experience, you will work in the office and in the field. As you gain expertise, you will have the opportunity to manage your own low-risk projects. Build industry relationships You will begin to forge relationships within the commercial construction industry- not only with your fellow experts at Skyline, but with clients, architects, construction managers, brokers, property managers, and subcontractors.  What will you be doing? Skyline’s Project Engineers drive complex commercial construction projects to completion. In this role, you will be on a team of talented construction professionals, working to turn your client’s vision into reality. You will use your technical skills and people skills to collaborate with a wide spectrum of people in the industry as you build your portfolio. Our teams use a variety of tools, such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft platforms to keep them on the cutting edge of construction management. Additionally, as a Project Engineer, you will interact with professionals from all levels of the industry. As a Project Engineer, you will serve in the following areas:
  • Set up and attend job walks.
  • Prepare and qualify bids.
  • Coordinate building access.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and weekly status reports.
  • Tracking and review of RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, samples, procurement and cost management.
  • Completion of project start-up and close-out documents.
  • Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with the daily management of a variety of construction projects.
  • Desired Traits
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred.
  • 1-2 years of construction experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, project scheduling, BlueBeam, Procore, PlanGrid and CAD preferred.
  • Ability to effectively present information in oral, written and graphic form.
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to read architectural / engineering plans and specifications.
  • Basic knowledge of project estimating & scheduling.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to adapt behavior to meet the needs of the project to ensure project success.
  • Perks and Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan Matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Gym reimbursement program
  • Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits ( Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)
  • The actual salary will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Based on you meeting our benefit eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits: health, disability, life, dental, vision, Employee Stock Ownership Program and other retirement plans.   Skyline is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, military/veteran or disability status or any other bases under the law.   AI does not replace the need for critical thinking, skills, expertise, and experience for our positions. When submitting resumes and work samples, your candidacy will be assessed on your own merit and your unique capabilities. Further assessments may be required in the interview process.   For information about how we use your personal information when you apply for a position with us, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. By submitting an application through our website, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.   We are an E-Verify employer.

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    About this listing

    • Source: Skyline Construction's official careers site · still listed there on 10 Nov 2026
    • Posted 10 Dec 2025

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    How Project Engineer demand looks in United States

    63/100 · steady

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    30d movement

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    Department · Illinois

    Hiring company

    Skyline Construction

    Construction

    1-248-798-8553 info@skyline-construction.com Bloomfield Hills Serving Metro Detroit Mon – Sat : 9AM – 6PM Office Hours Building the Future of Metro Detroit with Passion. OUR SERVICES Teamwork We foster a collaborative work environment where open communication, respect, and teamwork are paramount. This allows us to tackle even the most complex projects with efficiency and precision. […]

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