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Project Engineer - Data Center Construction in Schaumburg

Date Posted: 28 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected general contractor in the northwest Chicago suburbs is hiring a Project Engineer for its data center team. You'll support fast-paced mission critical builds and learn from project leaders who invest in growing their people.

What You'll Do

  • Manage RFIs, submittals and document control on data center projects
  • Track MEP coordination, equipment deliveries and procurement logs
  • Support the project manager with budgets, change orders and buyout
  • Work with the field team on quality, commissioning and closeout
  • Keep owners, designers and trade partners informed and on schedule

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of project engineering experience with a general contractor
  • Data center, mission critical or heavy MEP project experience preferred
  • Degree in construction management, engineering or a related field
  • Comfort with Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
  • Strong organization and clear, proactive communication

What We Offer

  • Pay range: $80,000–$105,000 per year, based on experience, plus bonus
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) and paid time off
  • A steady pipeline of data center work and a clear path to project manager

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No sponsorship is available.

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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