Project Engineer in Colorado Springs

Date Posted: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Position Title: Project Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Position Summary

We're hiring a full-time Project Engineer to support our growing construction team in Colorado Springs. This role plays a key part in managing and executing multiple active projects by handling contract documentation, procurement coordination, cost tracking, compliance, and scheduling responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and manage project documents, plans, and files

  • Understand the project scope and ensure it aligns with construction documents

  • Compare and interpret architectural drawings and specifications

  • Coordinate and track submittals against the project schedule to manage material procurement

  • Monitor design updates and communicate impacts on cost and timelines

  • Work with subcontractors to help build and integrate detailed project schedules

  • Support project oversight in areas like quality assurance, jobsite safety, and schedule compliance

  • Handle RFIs and ensure timely responses from the design team

  • Assist in project closeout by compiling O&M manuals, warranty info, as-builts, and punch list items

  • Read and interpret O&M documentation for the end client

  • Regularly visit job sites as needed for hands-on coordination

  • Collaborate with estimating team to develop accurate job costs and pricing strategies

  • Monitor budgets and help forecast margin projections on assigned projects

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Ability to manage tasks independently while staying aligned with team goals

  • Professional demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Able to work cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving

  • Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant construction management experience or progress toward a CM degree

  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specs, and industry standards

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

  • OSHA 10 certification required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $75,000–$90,000 depending on experience and qualifications

  • Paid time off accrual

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Company covers 95% of employee medical and dental premiums

Please connect with Jalen Thompson for a confidential conversation at (605) 705-3304.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.