Project Engineer

Fleet Data Centers

• $85K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 0-4 years of experience in construction, project engineering, or project controls, preferably on the owner/operator side.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Procore (or similar project management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred experience or coursework in data center or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain organized project records aligned with fleet standards.
  • Track owner decisions and action items, escalating unresolved issues.
  • Log and route RFIs and submittals, ensuring completeness.
  • Prepare and maintain project reports and status logs for leadership.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to drive timely responses to outstanding items.
  • Capture meeting notes and follow up on action items.
  • Monitor procurement status and closeout deliverables from the owner's perspective.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K program.
  • Standard paid holidays.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • On-site positions with limited travel involved.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Reports to: Construction Manager / Sr. Construction Manager (by assigned scope)

Experience: 0-4 years

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is an owner/operator team member responsible for maintaining the controls, records, visibility, and follow-through that keep Fleet's data center projects organized and decision-ready. Reporting into the construction management line - to the Construction Manager or Sr. Construction Manager who leads the assigned scope - this role is the backbone of owner-side project information - tracking decisions, actions, submittals, RFIs, changes, and turnover requirements, and ensuring the right parties are held to their commitments.

This is a developing role focused on accuracy, organization, and disciplined follow-up. The Project Engineer supports the Construction Managers and works alongside the Sr Project Engineer by keeping status current, surfacing risks early, and ensuring nothing critical falls through the cracks.

Key Responsibilities

Owner-Side Controls & Documentation
  • Document Governance: Maintain organized, current, and retrievable project records aligned with Fleet standards, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.
  • Decision & Action Tracking: Track owner decisions, open action items, design clarifications, and commitments to closure, escalating stalled items.
  • RFI & Submittal Support: Log, route, and track RFIs and submittals for completeness and required owner action before leadership review.
  • Reporting: Prepare and maintain recurring project reports and status logs that leadership can rely on.

Coordination & Follow-Through
  • Stakeholder Follow-Up: Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders on routine information needs and outstanding items, driving timely responses.
  • Meeting Management: Capture meeting notes, record actions and owners, and follow up on assigned items.
  • Procurement & OFCI Visibility: Support tracking of long-lead equipment status, delivery risk, and Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) information needs for assigned scopes.
  • Turnover & Closeout Support: Track turnover requirements, commissioning readiness items, and closeout deliverables from the owner perspective.

Risk & Communication
  • Early Escalation: Identify missing information, overdue commitments, and emerging issues, and escalate them early enough for action.
  • Clear Communication: Communicate status, questions, and blockers clearly and promptly to the project team.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, OR equivalent practical construction/project experience.
  • 0-4 years of construction, project engineering, or project controls experience; owner/operator or developer exposure preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to documentation and follow-up.
  • Familiarity with Procore (or equivalent project management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience or coursework related to data center or mission-critical facilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
  • Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working on-site.

Growth & Progression

Entry point on Fleet's construction ladder. Evaluated against the four capability levels across scope handled, oversight required, decision-making, risk management, stakeholder leadership, and leadership contribution. Demonstrated independence, judgment, and follow-through position a PE for progression to Sr. Project Engineer.

Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. These positions are located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center north of Sparks, NV and require the candidate to be on-site (senior field roles on-site five days per week), located within a commutable distance to the project site.

Employment & Benefits

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. As these are on-site positions, there is limited travel associated with the roles.

Expected Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 + Discretionary Bonus

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Fleet Data Centers

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Project Engineer jobs: