Project Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and technically curious Project Engineer, Construction to support the delivery of Colovore's high-density data center development projects. Reporting to a Project Manager, this role will assist with project coordination, contractor management, documentation, schedule tracking, and site execution from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting mission-critical or MEP-intensive construction projects and is looking to grow into a project management career. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and vendors to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Colovore's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support construction projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.
• Track schedules, milestones, risks, and action items to help keep projects on schedule.
• Walking down schedule status against physical reality weekly, opening panels, checking terminations against checklists
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain clear communication across stakeholders.

Contractor & Design Coordination

• Assist with coordination between contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Support resolution of field issues and constructability challenges.

Documentation & Project Controls

• Maintain project documentation, logs, meeting minutes, and reporting tools.
• Support schedule updates, budget tracking, and change management activities.
• Perform turnover specification compliance audits, including review of torque records, binder sets, and documentation packages to ensure adherence to company and GC turnover expectations.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality, Safety & Commissioning

• Participate in site walks to monitor construction progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Support testing, commissioning, punch-list management, and project closeout activities.
• Help ensure turnover documentation is complete and organized.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Development, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Assist with project handoffs and operational readiness activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives.

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of commercial construction processes and construction sequencing.
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and building infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation management.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, ACC, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms preferred.

Required Experience

• 2-5 years of experience supporting construction, engineering, design-build, mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating project documentation including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, schedules, and change management activities.
• Exposure to data centers, critical facilities, MEP systems, commissioning, or technical building infrastructure preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and tracking logs are accurate and up to date.
• Action items, schedules, and deliverables are consistently tracked and communicated.
• Strong collaboration with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Potential project risks and field issues are identified early and escalated appropriately.
• Commissioning, turnover, and closeout documentation are completed with minimal rework.
• Demonstrates continuous growth in technical knowledge, project delivery, and construction best practices.
• Viewed by peers and project leaders as a reliable, organized, and proactive team member.