Do You Have What it Takes to Be "Benike Built?"
Do you have what it takes to be Benike Built? Our growing team provides commercial construction services in Southeast MN with a focus on healthcare, public, and private commercial construction projects. We are a family-owned company built on our values of Safety, Service, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork. Since 1937, our customers, communities, and families are proud to be Benike Built.
The Project Engineer is where careers are built from the ground up — literally. You will spend your days on the jobsite, learning the craft alongside experienced Superintendents and Project Managers, developing the technical foundation and field instincts you will need to grow wherever your career takes you at Benike. Whether you see yourself leading projects in the field or managing them from a broader view, this role is your launchpad. If you are hungry to learn, ready to dig in, and want to be part of something that lasts, thank you for considering joining the Benike team.
Job Purpose
The Project Engineer (PE) is an entry-level position designed for recent graduates and early-career construction professionals. Working primarily from the jobsite, the PE supports both the Project Superintendent and Project Manager in day-to-day project execution while developing the technical skills and field knowledge needed to grow within the company. The PE role is the starting point for two distinct career paths at Benike Construction: field leadership (Assistant Superintendent → Superintendent) or project management (Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager).
Career Pathway: Field Leadership (Asst. Superintendent → Superintendent) | Project Management (APM → PM → SPM)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Project Superintendent with site planning and logistics, material quantities, equipment coordination, temporary utilities (heat, power, water), site deliveries, and schedule updates.
- Support the Project Manager with submittals, RFIs, PRs, confirming adherence to project specifications, interpreting project drawings, attending project meetings, and issuing meeting minutes.
- Maintain official project logs and documentation files. Utilize and maintain project documents within Procore.
- Observe and communicate subcontractor performance (workload, workmanship, safety, schedule) to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Assist in identifying and resolving construction problems (conflicting plan details, productivity issues, schedule challenges, water intrusion, etc.) as directed.
- Keep the Superintendent and Project Manager informed on all aspects of the project in a timely manner.
- Assist in preparing documentation for change order claims, hearings, insurance investigations, or other organizational needs.
- Actively learn and apply Benike's project management processes, safety standards, and quality expectations.
- Represent Benike Construction professionally on the jobsite and in the community.
- Conduct business in a safe, ethical, and professional manner, keeping the interests of the Benike team above individual interests.
- Contribute to the Benike culture of experience and knowledge sharing.
- Perform additional responsibilities as directed by leadership.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction/Civil Engineering, or a related field; or at least three months of construction internship experience in a supervisory or coordination role.
- 0–3 years of relevant construction experience; this is an entry-level position and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to write clear reports and business correspondence; present information to cross-discipline team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); willingness to learn Procore, Bluebeam, and Vista by Viewpoint.
