
Project Engineer · Commercial · Full Time
Project / Field Engineer
Adolfson & Peterson ConstructionAurora, CO
- $60k–$89k a year
- Travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away
Support project delivery as an Aurora-based Project / Field Engineer with a national contractor serving diverse construction markets.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Commercial
- Travel
- Travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away
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About the role
Job Summary
Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking a Project/Field Engineer in Aurora, Colorado, to support project managers and superintendents with field problem-solving, project reporting, scheduling, and coordination with subcontractors and clients.
Responsibilities
- Interpret construction plans and specifications, review shop drawings, and help prepare subcontractor agreements.
- Track field requests, changes, project costs, budgets, cash flow, and schedule progress; prepare updates and reports.
- Support bid packages, estimates, change orders, meetings, and punch lists.
- Assist with site safety and quality programs, materials, time-sheet review, and contractor and supplier records.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to support timely project delivery.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field, plus an industry internship or one year of related construction experience.
- Ability to read and understand building plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Prolog.
- OSHA 10 certification, or ability to obtain it, and compliance with company safety requirements.
- Must be able to travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away and meet the stated physical demands.
- Design, estimating, field supervision, project accounting, contracts, value engineering, life-cycle costing, and sustainability experience are preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Estimated pay is $59,500-$88,500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, HSA, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, tuition assistance, and an employee referral bonus.
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Project engineers in Colorado
$85k–$125k
Middle half of 21 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is below the middle half.
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