Company Description
Overland Group is a vertically integrated real estate company dedicated to creating and building exceptional projects that elevate communities, enrich lives, and deliver lasting value. With offices in Lehi, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona, we develop and construct projects across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, hospitality, retail, and self-storage.
Our construction team operates as Overland Construction, our in-house general contractor. As part of a fully integrated platform alongside development and our other departments, our teams collaborate closely from concept through completion. Overland Construction delivers projects for both Overland Development and third-party owners, bringing an ownership mindset and a high standard of execution to every project.
We believe in doing the right thing, leading with integrity, transparency, and respect. Our teams bring grit and a winning mindset to every challenge, staying committed to results with preparation, positivity, and high standards. We are proactive problem-solvers, anticipating challenges and taking initiative early, and we are accountable to our commitments—doing what we say we’re going to do.
Collaboration is central to how we work. We build rock-star teams through trust and open communication, and we embrace continuous improvement, always looking for smarter, better ways to deliver value.
Position Description
The Project Engineer at Overland Construction provides technical, administrative, and field coordination support for commercial construction projects. This role helps ensure projects remain organized, documented, and moving forward by supporting document control, procurement, design coordination, and cost tracking while working closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent. The Project Engineer plays a critical role in project execution by facilitating communication between the office, field, subcontractors, and design team, ensuring timely information flow and building the foundation for successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
Document Management and Controls
- Organize and maintain all project documentation, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and field reports.
- Maintain current document revisions and ensure the project team is working from the latest information.
- Update project logs and assist with project reporting and administrative documentation.
Submittals and RFIs
- Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and distribution of submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Maintain accurate logs and follow up with subcontractors, architects, and consultants to keep review timelines on schedule.
- Help identify outstanding items before they impact construction activities.
Field Coordination Support
- Support the Superintendent and Project Manager with day-to-day project coordination.
- Attend project meetings and assist with documenting action items and follow-up responsibilities.
- Help communicate design clarifications, project updates, and field changes between the office, field, and design team.
- Assist with material deliveries and site logistics as needed.
Procurement Tracking and Vendor Communication
- Monitor procurement schedules for long-lead materials and equipment.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to verify manufacturing and delivery schedules.
- Communicate procurement updates and potential risks to the Project Manager before they impact the project schedule.
Cost and Change Management Support
- Assist with tracking Potential Change Orders (PCOs), change orders, and other cost-related documentation.
- Collect supporting documentation and maintain project cost logs.
- Support the Project Manager with project financial organization while gaining experience in budgeting and cost control.
What Success Looks Like
- Project documentation is accurate, organized, and always current.
- RFIs, submittals, and project logs are proactively managed with minimal overdue items.
- Procurement activities are tracked closely, and potential material delays are identified early.
- The Superintendent and Project Manager receive timely, organized support that helps keep the project moving efficiently.
- Communication between the field, office, subcontractors, and design team is clear, professional, and responsive.
- Demonstrates continuous growth in construction knowledge and progressively takes on greater project responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or graduation expected within the next few months).
- 0–2 years of experience in commercial construction, internships, or related project experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable learning construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and solving problems.
- Embodies Overland's core values of Grit, Team-Player, and Ownership.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
