--- title: Project Engineer Contractor description: Horizon Develop Build Manage is hiring for the Project Engineer Contractor role in Madison, WI. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/project-engineer-contractor-at-horizon-develop-build-manage-01a1180d-638e-7751-80c6-12734c0331bd date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Horizon Develop Build Manage as Project Engineer Contractor in Madison, WI. Pays $65K–$85K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m07yz5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Horizon Develop Build Manage | | **Location** | Madison, WI | | **Salary** | $65K/yr - $85K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Horizon Develop Build Manage. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Horizon Develop Build Manage. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $80,000 – $108,000 a year (median $90,000). ## Description **Build your career in construction management with an award-winning Midwest multifamily builder.** With nearly **40 years of construction and development experience**, Horizon builds **multifamily housing** and other signature projects—including master-planned mixed-use neighborhoods, commercial/retail, and themed hotel waterpark resorts—across **Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan**. As a **Project Engineer**, you’ll support high-impact **multifamily construction** projects from preconstruction through closeout, backed by an employee-first culture recognized as a **Top Workplace for seven consecutive years**—and the mentorship and growth opportunities that come with it. The **Project Engineer** supports successful project delivery by coordinating information flow, documentation, and field support from planning through closeout. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to help manage **RFIs**, **submittals**, drawings, schedules, budgets, and closeout documentation—keeping the project aligned with scope, quality, and safety expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional to grow into a Project Manager path within a respected, high-performing organization. **What you’ll do – Construction Management** - Support project planning by reviewing requirements/specifications and helping coordinate schedules. - Help manage construction drawings, document control, and permitting workflows. - Assist with bid solicitation, scope review, and contract document preparation. - Monitor project schedules and support quality walks/inspections to meet project standards. - Attend and document project start-up, subcontractor, owner, and progress meetings (agendas, minutes, action items). - Support project cost management: budget tracking, buyout support, forecasts, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders. **What you’ll do – Field Operations** - Assist with field quality audits to verify workmanship, materials, and installation standards. - Create and help drive punch list completion; track corrections through closeout. - Support site safety planning, toolbox communication, and compliance with Horizon and OSHA expectations. - Partner with the Superintendent to identify and resolve deficiencies, RFIs impacting field work, and potential hazards. **What you’ll do – Project Coordination** - Maintain accurate, current project plans, specifications, and drawing sets (document control). - Track and route project documentation: warranties, punch list status, O&M manuals, submittals, RFIs, and change orders. - Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, agendas, and logs within project management software (e.g., Procore). - Support contract processing, compliance documentation, and day-to-day administrative coordination. - Support special projects and continuous improvement efforts, as assigned. **What you’ll do – Bid Coordination & Estimating** - Support bid package development, subcontractor outreach, bid-day coordination, and database/vendor list maintenance. - Assist with quantity takeoffs, bid leveling, estimate analysis, and subcontractor scope coordination. **Key skills** - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Able to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across project teams. - Proficiency with construction/project management software (Procore preferred) and scheduling tools (Primavera, Microsoft Project), plus Microsoft Office. - Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans/specs), perform accurate calculations, and support RFIs/submittals. - Detail-oriented and deadline-driven in a fast-paced construction environment. **Additional requirements** - Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel as needed. - Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights/weekends (typical 50–60 hours during peak periods). - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and meet standard physical demands of office and jobsite environments. ## **Why Horizon?** - **Award-winning culture** – Top Workplace 6 years running - **Long-term stability** – Nearly 40 years of proven success - **Industry leadership** – NMHC Top 25 Builder (#15) - **Career growth opportunities** across multiple project types and markets - **Commitment to safety** – ABC-WI STEP Platinum Award Recipient - **Collaborative, people-focused environment** ## Skills - Submittals Management - Construction - Closeout - Quantity Takeoff - Outreach - Change Order Management - Inspection - Administrative Support - Multifamily Property Management - Planning - Database Management - Construction Drawings - Purchase Order Management - ICT Project Management Methodologies - Primavera - Microsoft Project - Continuous Improvement Process - Contract Management - Punch List Management - Document Control - Meeting Minutes - Request for Information (Rfi) - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Project Planning - Attention to Detail - Leadership - Cost Management - Maintenance - Scheduling Software - Drawing - Permitting - Communication - Activity-Based Costing - OSHA Compliance - Site Safety - Quality Audits - Detail Oriented - Operations & Maintenance (O&m) Manuals - Budget Management ## Benefits - 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