We build more than buildings. We are building greatness in both our projects and our people. The combination of our people, culture, and unique project delivery approach truly differentiates us – it is why our associates come here, and why they stay. Team Opus associates collaborate to advance our client goals, our communities, and their careers. At Opus, you have an unmatched opportunity with a growing, industry-leading organization to learn and develop professionally, while having fun along the way. Our award-winning teams are united by one mission and are driven to deliver impactful results.

We value our associates and the time they spend building more with us. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits aimed at supporting them in and out of the workplace, including:

• healthcare, dental and vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan and immediate company match
• a student loan payback program
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• birthday holiday
• community time off
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• paid licensures and professional memberships
• The annual salary for this position is $58,195 – $87,241, depending on qualifications and experience. We are committed to providing fair and competitive pay practices and ensuring compliance with all applicable pay transparency regulations.

May 2026 Grads - This role is based on project sites managed by one of our office locations: Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ or Indianapolis, IN. Must be open to travel as this role requires significant travel to various locations. The Project Engineer II, Construction is a construction professional position responsible for supporting the construction project team in the performance of their duties, ensuring projects are finished safely, in a quality manner, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining a positive company reputation with the project team, the client, and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering/Management, Architectural Engineering, Architecture or related area preferred.
• Ability to learn new project management software tools including project administration software and scheduling software.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting and cost procedures.
• Ability to learn new project management software tools including project administration software and scheduling software.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively and collaborate with others, problem solve, use available resources effectively, establish priorities and demonstrate progress toward acquiring Project Manager or Superintendent level skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel occasionally when local project assignments aren’t available.
• Must be open to travel as this role requires significant travel to various locations.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Previous Design-Build project delivery experience, preferably in multi-family, commercial or industrial market sectors.
• OSHA-30 certification.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam and project “critical path” scheduling experience.
  This job description is a summary of the typical functions and responsibilities of this position, and the duties described are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. There may be other duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned. Management reserves the right to add, modify or change the duties of this position and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
  As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran or disability status.

Skill Development:

• Develop organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other disciplines within the company.
• Strive to optimize team effectiveness and support project team coordination.
• Initiate meetings to keep the team informed of project status and responsibilities.
• Acquire understanding of construction means and methods, building codes and the design process

Safety First:

• Perform a preliminary jobsite hazard analysis and participate in the identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards as construction work progresses.
• Participate in subcontractor meetings and support maintenance of proper safety records and reports.
• Monitor, enforce, and maintain job safety as construction work progresses.
• Participate in the identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards as construction work progresses.

Project Pursuit (office assignment related):

• Support the preparation of sales materials and proposals and attend client sales meetings with Project Manager.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and prepare conceptual and detailed estimates for small and less complex work scopes.
• Support the development of a project master schedule and phasing plan.

Pre-Construction Production (office assignment related):

• Assist with and/or manage design aspect of assigned projects to ensure that design process is consistent with the contract documents.
• Assist with writing specifications; communicate specifications to all project team members.
• Support the subcontractor bidding and procurement process including bid package development for small and less complex work scopes.
• Review construction and shop drawings.
• Support shop drawing review process, drive changes with project team members as needed.

Construction Phase Management:

• Maintain project files including required project reports and project checklists.
• Participate in progress meetings and weekly subcontractor meetings and support maintenance of proper meeting records and reports, own meeting content in collaboration with Superintendent or other project team members.
• Support the development and tracking of short interval and production schedules, communicate schedule change/needs to project team members.
• Work with governmental agencies to aid project success or resolve job problems as needed.
• Perform Superintendent or Project Manager duties, if necessary, during their absence.
• Understand budget and assist with proper job cost tracking, budget monitoring and cost exposure tracking.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of subcontractor change orders and owner change orders.
• Monitor budgets and the reporting of project cost projections, alert other project team members to deviations.
• Assist in the daily review of means and methods of various subcontractors.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control:

• Assist in ensuring the construction of the project conforms to plans and specifications, and project meets or exceeds the client’s expectations.
• Assist in the collaboration with specialty inspectors and/or consultants during site inspections.
• Effectively communicate observations of quality issues to project team members.

Skill Development:

• Develop organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other disciplines within the company.
• Strive to optimize team effectiveness and support project team coordination.
• Initiate meetings to keep the team informed of project status and responsibilities.
• Acquire understanding of construction means and methods, building codes and the design process.