Construction Project Engineer (Mission Critical + Data Center)

You’ll know you’re succeeding when:

• Your project documentation is accurate, timely, and organized.
• Project Managers and Superintendents can rely on you for dependable support and proactive problem-solving.
• Clients, design partners, and trade partners feel supported and well-informed.
• You continue to grow your technical and leadership skills, building toward greater responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of professional construction experience on complex projects, such as mission-critical or industrial work (internships and co-ops not included).
• A strong analytical mindset and enjoys working with numbers, data, and spreadsheets.
• Approaches work with focus and follow-through, while staying flexible as priorities shift.
• Comfortable engaging in technical conversations and building rapport with highly technical teams.
• Curious about and open to learning complex systems, such as generators, chillers, and other critical infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of general contracting and the project life cycle.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project scheduling tools, and Apple devices.
• Collaborative, humble, and solutions-oriented mindset.

• 2–4 years of project management experience with a general contractor working on complex projects, such as mission-critical or industrial work.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or other construction management software.
• Experience managing project documentation and financials.

Gardner Builders?

We are proud to be recognized as:

• 7-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
• 6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces ” by Minneapolis Star Tribune
• #1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)
• 4-Time “Best Workplace ” by Inc Magazine
• “Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged and loves coming to work.

• Annual Salary : $60,000 - $95,000 annual salary (paid weekly) + discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Ancillary Benefits : Company-paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Perks : Monthly auto allowance, company-provided phone, and laptop.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.

Our process typically includes three conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Drug screen and background check required.

• Gardner reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• We are only considering local candidates at this time. We are unable to provide relocation assistance at this time.

This role is primarily office-based but may occasionally require visits to active construction sites.

Candidates should be comfortable sitting for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, and traveling by car or plane.

The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is needed to move materials or equipment as required.

Regular use of hands for typing, writing, and using a mouse is expected, along with clear communication skills and the ability to read color-coded charts and graphs.

When visiting jobsites, team members may encounter dust, uneven terrain, changing weather conditions, and temperature extremes.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities.