Project Engineer

Build Projects. Support Teams. Grow Your Career.

Support the field, drive project clarity, and build the technical foundation that keeps complex civil projects moving. As a Project Engineer at Gerber Construction, you’ll help plan work, coordinate details, manage documentation, and partner closely with Project Managers and Superintendents to deliver high-quality projects across the Intermountain West.

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What You’ll Do

Bring structure, clarity, and technical accuracy to every phase of the project.

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As a Project Engineer I or II, your work ensures that the field stays informed, the project stays aligned, and decisions are backed by solid data.

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Manage RFIs, submittals, and redline updates.
Support layout, surveying coordination, and technical data for field crews.
Assist with 3–5 week look-ahead schedules and site logistics.
Track quantities, maintain production logs, and support monthly pay applications.
Prepare and price change orders; support subcontractor and vendor coordination.
Help resolve constructability questions and align communication between field and office.
Attend coordination meetings and produce documentation updates.

“When the details are clear, the team moves with confidence.” —Project Engineer

Leading the Team

Support field leaders, improve coordination, and help drive project outcomes.

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Project Engineers play a key role in connecting team members, translating technical information, and keeping work aligned with the plan.

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Collaborate daily with Project Managers and Superintendents.
Provide timely technical information to foremen and field leaders.
Maintain consistency in document flow and systems used across the team.
Contribute to safe, organized, and quality-driven job sites.
Manage select subcontractor scopes.

"There’s nothing like watching a project come to life from paper and knowing you helped build it. Gerber is a successful company, and they’ve proven it not just through their work, but through how they treat their people." —Payton McNeill, Project Engineer

What You’ll Bring

You’ve built a strong foundation in construction and are ready to take on greater responsibility in both the field and the office.

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We’re looking for someone with:

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1–6 years of experience in construction, field engineering, or project support roles
Experience working with civil construction drawings, specifications, and field coordination
Ability to support or independently manage RFIs, submittals, quantity tracking, and change pricing
Exposure to subcontractor coordination and technical scopes
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through habits
Proficiency with Outlook, Google Suite, Excel, and tools such as Procore, P6, Bluebeam, and ComputerEase
Familiarity with QA/QC processes and jobsite safety requirements
OSHA 10 and First Aid/AED (or ability to obtain)
A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience

Why Gerber?

We’re builders—of projects, people, and long-term careers.

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Since 1974, Gerber Construction has approached every project with grit, teamwork, and a commitment to quality. Our Project Engineers are hands-on contributors who work closely with the field and gain exposure to every major aspect of project delivery.

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Our Core Values:

Safety: Protecting our team, clients, and community—always.
Family: Supporting one another with respect and trust.
Integrity: Doing the right thing with honesty and pride.
Quality: Delivering excellence in every detail.
Innovation: Solving challenges with creativity and confidence.‍
Hard Work: Staying motivated, committed, and relentless.

Your Rewards

Benefits that support your work—and your life.

Competitive salary and advancement pathways into PM roles.
Discretionary annual bonus / profit sharing.
Company vehicle (for field-active PEs).
Medical plan options + HSA matching
Dental, life & disability.
401(k) match.
PTO + Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Safety Reimbursements.
Employee Referral Program.
Company phone and required tech.
Professional development, training, and certifications.
Charitable service projects & community involvement.
Family events, recognition, and prizes.