The Project Engineer I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting project teams with documentation, coordination, and administrative tasks. This role provides the foundational experience needed to develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial construction operations, including exposure to submittals, RFIs, project schedules, safety protocols, and quality control. The Project Engineer I works closely with field teams and subcontractors, contributing to project documentation and gaining essential industry knowledge.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the preparation and tracking of RFIs, submittals, and drawing logs.
- Support jobsite documentation and daily field reports.
- Coordinate with vendors and track material deliveries and lead times.
- Help enforce safety and quality standards on site through regular inspections.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date document control systems including digital filing.
- Participate in project and subcontractor meetings, taking notes and distributing minutes.
- Assist with permit applications and regulatory compliance tracking.
- Support the creation of punch lists and completion of project closeout documentation.
- Represents White-Spunner Construction by promoting the company’s mission to clients, peers and team members. Communicates the vision and purpose by consistently exhibiting servant minded actions in every aspect of daily functions. Offering unmatched customer focus and always going above and beyond industry standards.
- Assists in building effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
- Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.
Perform other related duties as needed
Our Core Values: P-L-A-N
We are committed to maintaining a culture where servant leadership, character, disciplined execution, and continuous learning are engrained. Our core values are:
People First - We care deeply for our teams, clients, and communities. Relationships are our foundation.
Lead with Integrity - We do what’s right, even when no one is watching. Character defines our culture.
Action-Oriented - We don’t sit back. We show up, take initiative, and push projects and people forward.
Never Stop Growing - We pursue growth with curiosity, excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position. Internship(s) or Co-ops with a construction company desired.
- 0-2 years of experience in construction or engineering environment.
- Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and terminology.
- Proficient in using personal computers and digital communication tools, including email, web applications, and Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project a plus.
Working Conditions:
Normal professional office setting and some on-site field work. Evening and/or weekend work. Travel required. (Less than 50%)
Typical Physical Needs:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. May need to climb stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding and lift up to 30 lbs.
EEO Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer, and we look to fill every position with the best qualified person regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability or national origin. With our home office in Mobile, Alabama we recruit from all over the Southeast to find the right fit for every position.
Drug Free Workplace:
We are an Alabama Drug Free Workplace, all prospective employees are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.
