Project Engineer, December 2026 / May 2027 Graduates

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is full-time and onsite in Charlottesville, VA. Compensation is not specified. Hourigan is a construction management and development firm focused on complex projects and collaborative client relationships. This entry-level role supports project delivery while providing exposure to construction management career tracks, including field management, project management, preconstruction, virtual design and construction coordination, and safety. It contributes through project administration, coordination, quality, and preconstruction support.

What you'll do

• Assist with contract drawing controls, job-management setup, permits, and site utilization planning
• coordinate submittals and shop drawings
• maintain project logs
• support quality checks, meetings, progress reports, change documents, and as-built drawings
• assist with estimating, quantity take-offs, budgets, subcontractor procurement, constructability reviews, and safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

project engineer

entry-level

construction management

project coordination

preconstruction

quality control

charlottesville va

hourigan construction

december 2026 graduates

may 2027 graduates

paid time off

401(k) match

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match
• paid time off.

Why this role

The position is described as entry-level and offers exposure to several construction management career tracks.

About the employer

Hourigan Construction Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.