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Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

+ Competitive pay and advancement opportunities

+ Ongoing professional training and development

+ Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.

+ A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.

www.hoffmancorp.com/careers.

Job Description

The Project Engineer will work within the Engineering Department and be assigned to support Hoffman Specialty Contracting, Inc. (HSC), Hoffman’s self-performed interior specialties affiliate company. The position will report to the VP of Operations and President of HSC and will work closely with the HSC Project Superintendent and HSC Project Manager. They will collaborate closely with design professionals, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to address complex coordination issues. As the front line for identifying and resolving technical challenges, the HSC Project Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring smooth project execution. This position will be based entirely on the project site, with project locations varying from city to city or state to state. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project engineering, interior framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, interior finishes, structural engineering, project management, and experience working with an interior specialties' contractor. This expertise is essential in addressing the unique challenges that arise in managing the interior specialties scope on a project, making them an asset to the team in navigating technical problems and ensuring that quality standards are met.

+ Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.

+ Interface between area managers, multiple vendors, and/or subcontractors to help resolve field coordination items.

+ Interpret design, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents.

+ Coordinate all interior specialty scope elements with the overall architectural, and structural elements and MEP elements within project design.

+ Organize and facilitate training of the client’s personnel in the operations and maintenance of interior specialty elements and systems.

+ Review and process submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various elements and systems.

+ Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI).

+ Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.

+ Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.

+ Serve as the technical advisor at onsite field construction office.

+ Ability to coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the project's overall interior design.

Qualifications:

Position Related Skills

+ Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and understand working within a computer network.

+ Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).

+ Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

+ Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.

+ Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.

+ Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.

+ Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.

+ Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.

+ Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.

+ Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.

+ Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

+ The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Professional Experience and Education

+ At least two (2) years of experience in commercial construction with metal stud framing, drywall, suspended ceiling systems and interior finishes.

+ Strong knowledge of interior construction methods, materials, and techniques.

+ High School diploma or GED required.

+ Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering or construction engineering management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.

+ Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location. Must be able to spend equal amounts of time in a stationary position in an office environment and moving about the construction site.

+ Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces.

+ Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials

+ Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents

+ Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.

+ Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.

+ Must be able to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.

+ Must be able to regularly bend or twist to examine project work.

+ Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position to examine project work.

+ Must use independent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.

** Please note, we are not able to offer employment sponsorship for this position *

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