Job Description

Aramark Nexus is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the United States. This is an opportunity to build your career in construction management while contributing to projects supporting the rapidly growing data center, energy, infrastructure, and workforce hospitality industries.

As a Project Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Project Managers, construction leaders, engineers, architects, contractors, and operational teams to help deliver complex projects from initial site development through construction, commissioning, and final turnover.

Our projects include workforce housing communities, commercial dining facilities, hospitality buildings, utility infrastructure, and other large-scale developments that support critical industries.

This position is designed for an early-career construction professional with 1–3 years of experience who wants hands-on exposure to the full construction lifecycle. You will gain practical experience in project scheduling, construction coordination, site logistics, procurement, cost tracking, and field operations while progressively taking ownership of project deliverables.

At Aramark Nexus, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, learn directly from experienced construction professionals, and develop the skills needed to advance into Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles.

Job Responsibilities

Construction Project Coordination

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing commercial construction, site development, and infrastructure projects.

• Assist with projects throughout the construction lifecycle, including preconstruction, mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal operational teams.

• Participate in project meetings, document decisions, maintain action-item logs, and follow up on outstanding deliverables.

• Identify potential project challenges and communicate issues to construction leadership.

Project Scheduling and Controls

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining construction schedules and project milestone trackers.

• Monitor project progress against established timelines and identify potential delays.

• Support development of master schedules, procurement schedules, and short-term construction look-ahead schedules.

• Coordinate schedule updates with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

• Prepare project status updates, progress reports, and supporting construction documentation.

Site Development and Construction Operations

• Support field coordination for site preparation, grading, excavation, underground utilities, roadways, and infrastructure installation.

• Assist with construction site logistics, including access roads, equipment staging, material storage, temporary utilities, and contractor coordination.

• Monitor construction activities involving foundations, structural systems, modular buildings, commercial facilities, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Conduct regular construction site walks to monitor project progress, identify field concerns, and document conditions.

• Coordinate construction activities across multiple contractors and project work areas.

Construction Documentation and Procurement

• Track requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, design changes, and construction documentation.

• Review construction drawings and specifications to develop a working understanding of project requirements.

• Maintain organized project records, meeting minutes, inspection reports, and construction correspondence.

• Assist with procurement tracking, including material approvals, fabrication, shipping, delivery, and installation.

• Identify critical material requirements and potential procurement delays that could affect project schedules.

Budget, Quality, and Project Closeout

• Support project cost tracking, change-order documentation, contractor payment reviews, and budget reporting.

• Assist with construction quality-control processes, inspections, and testing activities.

• Track project deficiencies, open issues, and punch-list items through resolution.

• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and final inspections.

• Coordinate project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and equipment records.

• Assist with the successful transition of completed facilities to Aramark Nexus operations and facilities-management teams.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of construction methods, building systems, and project sequencing.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

• Familiarity with construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project schedules.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to travel regularly and work at active construction sites, including remote project locations.

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with changing project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• Experience supporting ground-up commercial construction, civil infrastructure, utility installations, or large-scale campus developments.

• Exposure to data center construction, industrial projects, advanced manufacturing, hospitality facilities, or workforce housing developments.

• Familiarity with modular or prefabricated construction methods.

• Experience using construction management or project controls platforms such as:

  • Procore

  • Microsoft Project

  • Primavera P6

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360

  • Bluebeam Revu

  • AutoCAD or Revit

• Interest in developing additional expertise in construction scheduling, project controls, procurement, BIM coordination, and project management.

About Aramark

Aramark Nexus is building the next generation of workforce communities.

As a specialized business within Aramark, Nexus delivers comprehensive hospitality and essential support services for some of the nation's largest and most complex projects, including hyperscale data centers, energy developments, industrial construction, and remote infrastructure operations.

Our work goes well beyond traditional facilities services. Nexus brings together workforce housing, dining, transportation, facilities management, housekeeping, recreation, and other essential services to create fully integrated communities that support the people building America's critical infrastructure.

We operate in dynamic environments where speed, innovation, operational excellence, and strong partnerships matter. Our teams help create the infrastructure and living environments that allow major construction and development projects to succeed.

Why build your career with Aramark Nexus?

You will join a growing business with the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects, work alongside experienced leaders, and develop skills across construction, infrastructure, operations, and project management.

For professionals who want meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to grow with a business supporting some of the country's fastest-growing industries, Aramark Nexus offers a compelling next step.

Build what comes next with Aramark Nexus.