Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Company: Wharton Smith Inc
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to work in the Commercial Division in the Fort Myers, FL area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of specific project tasks as assigned by the Project Manager. In this position, the candidate will interface with the estimating division (Project Engineers will gain/enhance experience in estimating), Project Assistant (administrative functions are required to complete many assigned tasks) and the Project Superintendent as well as the Project Manager. Responsibilities: Primarily performs duties in planning for commercial projects. Maintain project logs (i.e. Submittal Log, RFI log, etc.). Maintain and update schedules. Identify need for and write RFI’s. Prepare, review and process shop drawings. Maintain as-built drawings. Collect and assemble O&M materials. Purchase Order and Subcontract Scope analysis and drafting. Material purchasing and expediting. Document distribution. Value engineering design and proposals. Coordinating with Subcontractors and Vendors. Contract document distribution to job site, vendors and subcontractors. Visits project sites to monitor progress conformance to plans and standards. Coordinate facility startup activities. Provide the Project Manager with support and accurate information to maximize project management effectiveness. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. Ability to learn P6 scheduling software. Ability to reach and understand construction documents and plans. Familiarity with construction platform software. Bluebeam software experience. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 1-2 years of experience as Project Engineer preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

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