Project Engineer - TRAVEL

Position: Project Engineer

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-time benefits eligible

Location: TRAVEL / USA

Join Richard, Purpose Builders: Where Your Impact Matters

At Richard, we're not just another construction company - we're the catalyst for change in the industry. As one of the fastest-growing general contractors in the nation, we offer the excitement and innovation of a startup with the stability and expertise of an established firm. We're seeking visionaries who are ready to break free from the constraints of traditional construction and make a real impact.

Why Choose Richard?

• Culture-First Approach: People and innovation over bottom line
• Purpose-Driven Projects: Build structures that truly matter, from critical healthcare facilities to cutting-edge data centers
• Rapid Growth: Be part of a company doubling in size while maintaining quality
• Collaborative, Caring Culture: Clear communication and proactive problem-solving, while supporting your health, financial wellness, and career growth
• Direct Impact: Your ideas shape our projects and company direction
• Innovation Freedom: Be at the forefront of construction technology and sustainable practices

At Richard, you're not just a number - you're a crucial part of our mission to transform the construction industry. We're creating efficient, dynamic spaces that advance communities, sustainability, and well-being. With nearly 200 diverse contracts since 2016 and a passionate team across the nation, we offer the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique operation.

Break free from corporate constraints. Join Richard, Purpose Builders, and be the architect of your career while shaping the future of construction. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your impact is visible.

Job Summary

Construction project engineers manage construction projects to ensure they are built and scheduled according to plans and specifications. They work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate, manage, and deliver construction work. Their goal is to complete the job on time, under budget, and without harm. Our projects range typically from 1 - 3 years in length.

Richard Group prides itself on consistently providing project opportunities to its field employees in the hope that they have a long career with our organization. The ideal candidate will have flexibility and interest in being assigned to other project locations throughout the United States after your initial assignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project start up, project completion, punch list identification and entire close-out process
• Provide project controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with all project team members to maintain project schedule, safety, budget and quality control efforts
• Plan and organize quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, incident reports and corrective actions
• Ability to write and comprehend RFIs, potential change orders, project schedules,
• And other project documents
• Ability to clearly communicate to home office, Owner and Subcontractors
• Ability to write contracts, negotiate scope, negotiate terms and conditions, subcontractor compliance and owner compliance
• Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Ability to manage subs in a hard-bid capacity understanding subcontractor
• contract scope and holding subcontractors to their contracts
• Ability to manage schedules, SOVs, org charts, management plans, submittal review and approval for all DIV 01 - 33
• Oversee the management and mobilization of equipment, labor and materials to include permits and other 3rd party requirements
• Ability to run both internal project meetings as well as owner project meetings - develop content, manage BIC, etc.
• Experience building P6 schedules with cost and resource loading, and understanding of all schedule and production reports to owner and company mgmt.
• Manage sub and self-performance production with the capability of adding and removing craft staff, or modifying work plans to expedite schedule
• Manage P&L, change orders, key P\performance indicators, lead and lag measurements and vendor pay applications
• Manage T&Cs, stop work orders, VAAR, FAR, AIA and other related clauses
• Manage LEED, performance testing, TAB, commissioning of CxR/M and CxA
• Ability to manage warranty, commissioning, CPARS, PPQ and client satisfaction
• Maintain relationships with owners, clients and subcontractors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• 1-5 years' experience with a hard-bid general contracting company
• A thorough understanding of construction materials, means, methods and building systems
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe and Bluebeam
• Excitement about working on any shift, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, as hospital construction occurs at all hours
• Ability to pass a background investigation and a drug test
• A desire to stay and grow with a company that will help mentor, train, and educate you

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Experience in federal sector projects
• Experience in healthcare projects
• CQMC certified from USACE
• Arbitration and Mediation experience preferred
• OSHA and EM-385-1-1 management, CAPP management, Safety Reporting Systems Management
• Experience in Davis Bacon-Prevailing wage or Union required projects

At Richard Group, we believe in showing the same gratitude and care to our team members that we do in our projects. This position comes with a competitive salary to match your level of experience and includes competitive benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• We employe a Great Game of Business methodology All employees are immediately eligible for our bonus program through the Great Game of Business, where employees at all levels are engaged in the financial and operational performance of the business, enabling them to understand how their contributions directly impact the company's bottom line
• Company 401(k) matching contributions
• Parental leave policy
• We fully cover transportation costs, including parking and train fares, for employees working from our Chicago office
• Affordable and freshly made breakfast and lunch provided through our on-site meal program (Chicago home office employees only)
• Gym membership reimbursement program (Chicago home office employees only)
• Fully paid two-month sabbatical leave for employees who reach their 10-year anniversary with the company
• All employees immediately have access to mentorship, regular skills-based training, and leadership development programs

Richard Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.