Commercial Construction Project Engineer

About HITT

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. Established in 1937, HITT's success is a result of deep relationships and the trust of our clients. A small, family business founded in the spirit of the American dream, we are now more than 1,700 teammates strong, with projects in nearly every state. With 14 operating office locations across the country, HITT offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment and is ranked as a top workplace from coast to coast.

About the Role

Build your future in construction management by joining our award-winning HITT Futures Program as a Commercial Construction Project Engineer. This role is designed for college graduates, Veterans, and individuals passionate about elevating the business of building. Regardless of your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

This opportunity provides an immersive, on-site experience with tailored training topics and a structured, one-year development plan. The program is focused on mentorship, hands-on learning, professional development, and personal growth, designed to give you the confidence you need to shape your career and lead the next era of construction. Successful completion of the 12-month training program offers a fast track to promotion to an assistant-level project manager or superintendent.

The Day-to-Day Experience

As a Project Engineer in the Futures Program, you will commit to being fully onsite for the duration of the 12-month training program to fully shadow, learn, and gain hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of your assigned project(s). You will work under the guidance of a dedicated Futures Program Sponsor, a tenured and experienced superintendent or above, to showcase required professional skills.

Your journey will involve participating fully in performance reviews every four months to ensure knowledge retention and development goals are met. You will collaborate with people of various backgrounds while maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. The role requires you to adapt and exercise flexibility within the ever-changing world of construction technology, design, means, and methods, while exhibiting conscientiousness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful of others.

Hiring Process

To join our team, you must be committed to the immersive nature of the program. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals who demonstrate integrity, a passion for the construction industry, and the ability to learn sector-specific software systems. We look for candidates who can communicate clearly and professionally and who are ready to take initiative in their self-improvement.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Additionally, HITT maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.