Includes Bonus

Senior Project Engineer-Associate Project Manager

Bond Companies

Chicago, IL $75,000.00 - $99,999.00 Full Time Office
Retail Multifamily Mixed Use 2+ to 5 years exp. • 4 Year College

Job Description

 
Senior Project Engineer/Associate Project Manager – Multifamily 
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Company: Bond Companies 
 
About Us 
Bond Companies is a leader in real estate development, dedicated to building innovative, high-quality projects that elevate communities. We are currently delivering a 332-unit multifamily community under construction, with an additional 378 units in a Phase II expansion
 
Position Summary 
The Senior Project Engineer/Associate Project Manager will support the successful delivery of a large-scale multifamily project while developing into a future Project Manager or Development Manager. This role blends hands-on field experience with structured career growth, providing exposure to project controls, preconstruction, quality oversight, and development activities. 
This position requires a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, has excellent problem-solving skills, and is eager to grow professionally. The role requires an on-site presence five days per week, with direct reporting to senior project leadership. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Project Support & Controls 
  • Assist in maintaining project budgets, schedules, and resources.
  • Develop and maintain six-week lookaheads and updates to the critical path schedule with PM oversight.
  • Apply process improvement / Lean Construction concepts where possible.
  • Prepare daily reports documenting manpower, weather, site conditions, inspections, and progress.
  • Maintain project documentation: plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

Field Coordination & Oversight
  • Conduct daily site walks to observe and document progress across sitework, foundations, framing, envelope, interiors, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and paving.
  • Coordinate with GC, subcontractors, inspectors, and consultants to address issues.
  • Support QA/QC by identifying deficiencies and tracking corrective actions.
  • Assist in tracking and expediting equipment/material procurement and deliveries.
  • Track and evaluate subcontractor/vendor performance.

Preconstruction & Estimating
  • Participate in preconstruction planning for Phase II, including scheduling, budgeting, and constructability reviews.
  • Assist with estimating, bid preparation, subcontractor solicitation, and evaluation.

Risk, Safety & Compliance
  • Observe site safety practices, confirm meetings are held, and document hazards or incidents.
  • Support issue and risk tracking alongside senior leadership.

Professional Development
  • Actively engage in mentorship, feedback, and self-assessment against core competencies.
  • Build skills in project management, contracts, estimating, and development strategy.
  • Position yourself for growth into a full Project Manager or Development role.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of relevant project engineering or construction management experience.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with multifamily or large-scale commercial projects preferred.
  • Proficiency in Fieldwire, MS Project, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with estimating/takeoff software is a plus.
  • Self-starter with ambition to grow into senior leadership or development roles.

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