Job Description
Job Description
** Construction Project Engineer (Procurement Focus)**
** Location:** Surprise, Arizona (In-Office Position)
** Employment Type:** Full-Time
** Overview**
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Engineer with a strong emphasis on procurement and construction administration to support our luxury residential and commercial projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction office environment—managing materials, permits, and inspections while maintaining precision in documentation and communication.
This is an in-office position based in Surprise, Arizona. Candidates must be able to commute to the office daily.
Key Responsibilities
- ** Procurement Management**
* Lead the procurement of materials, finishes, fixtures, and supplies for high-end luxury homes, remodels, and select commercial projects.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, confirm lead times, and manage vendor and supplier relationships.
- Maintain a detailed procurement ledger tracking order status, deliveries, and material distribution across active projects.
- Review and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and received materials.
- ** Permitting & Inspections**
* Prepare and ****submit construction permits**** with local cities, counties, and state agencies.
- ** Track and follow up** diligently on permits to ensure timely approvals and prevent delays.
- ** Schedule, confirm, and document inspections** with municipalities at all project milestones.
- Coordinate directly with field staff, superintendents, and city officials to ensure compliance and readiness for inspections.
- ** Construction Office Coordination**
* Act as the communication hub between the project management, design, and field teams regarding materials, deliveries, and approvals.
- Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, inspection reports, and permit records.
- Maintain accurate, organized digital and physical files for each project.
- Support multiple active projects by handling all administrative and logistical office functions related to construction operations.
- ** General Support**
* Anticipate and resolve procurement or scheduling issues quickly and efficiently.
- Assist with job cost tracking, reporting, and materials budgeting.
- Conduct occasional site visits to confirm deliveries, verify product condition, and ensure installation readiness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in construction procurement, permitting, or project coordination
- Strong knowledge of luxury residential construction materials, finishes, and vendors
- Familiarity with municipal permitting and inspection processes across Arizona jurisdictions
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management or procurement software
- ** Real Estate License preferred but not required**
- ** Must be able to work in-office daily in Surprise, Arizon**