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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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