Gallagher Asphalt Corporation

Start your construction career building projects that matter

At Gallagher Asphalt, you’ll get more than a “first job.” You’ll join a high-performing team, learn how real projects get built, and develop the fundamentals of field execution and project management, while supporting Superintendents, Project Managers, and Estimators on active work.

The Project Engineer (PE) is an entry-level construction professional who helps keep multiple projects organized, documented, and moving forward. You’ll own key project controls while learning the day-to-day rhythm of heavy civil construction.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt, year-round position reporting out of our Thornton, IL headquarters. Gallagher offers competitive pay, 401(k) + match, excellent health benefits, and a culture that values people, performance, and growth!

What You’ll Do

Field & Superintendent Support (Planning + Execution)

• Attend preconstruction meetings and review plans/specs for assigned projects
• Assist in the planning and execution of day-to-day operations
• Set up and maintain JULIE/DIGGER utility locates
• Support progress meetings, site walks, and coordination as needed

Project Management Support (Cost + Procurement + Reporting)

• Help with job setup: vendors/subs, submittals, permits, insurance items, DBE participation tracking
• Assist with drafting purchase orders and workflow through accounting/ERP
• Support job cost controls by validating daily logs, quantities, and production impacts
• Support reporting cadence (job cost updates, WIP/carry-over reporting, forecasted billings)

Project Controls (Docs + Change Support)

• Prepare and route required submittals/compliance items (QC plans, traffic control forms, environmental forms, vendor submissions, etc.)
• Maintain clean document control: RFIs, approvals, plans/specs, change orders, logs
• Support change management by maintaining logs and organizing backup documentation

Project Closeout + Estimating Support

• Help compile project closeout documentation (final quantities, change order reconciliation, required paperwork)
• Support post-job lessons learned and project recap inputs
• Assist estimating with downloads, takeoffs, quotes, RFIs, and bid-day support

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related) or equivalent experience
• Driver’s license required
• Heavy highway/civil experience is helpful (internship/co-ops)
• Organized, detail-driven, and responsive; strong follow-through
• Clear, professional communicator; coachable and eager to learn
• Comfortable juggling priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Tools You’ll Learn/Use

Microsoft Teams + Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project), XBE, B2W/Track, Laserfiche, Spectrum, Monday.com, Bluebeam, and more. (We’ll train you on our systems; you must come eager and motivated to learn)

Work Environment

This role is a mix of office + field: job sites, weather exposure at times, and occasional night work. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Why Gallagher

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) + employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong safety-first team culture
• Growth opportunities
• Work that matters

You bring the drive - we’ll bring the projects, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow! Apply now and start building a career you can be proud of.