Graduate Construction Project Engineer - Confidential Client Hunt
The Graduate Construction Project Engineer at Confidential Client supports construction activities by assisting in overseeing trades, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring quality and safety compliance on-site. This role involves managing project documentation, interfacing with clients and design professionals, and contributing to effective communication among project stakeholders to deliver complex infrastructure projects successfully.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Graduate Construction Project Engineer to support on-site construction management activities in Arlington, TX. This entry-level/full-time role reports to a Superintendent or Project Manager and assists with coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project documentation, enforcing site safety and quality standards, and supporting successful delivery of construction projects.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in overseeing activities of construction crafts/trades within an assigned area of responsibility.
- Receive supervision and technical/operational direction from the assigned Superintendent or Project Manager.
- Assist with planning and coordinating subcontractor activities and schedules.
- Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications and quality standards.
- Enforce field policies, procedures and site work rules.
- Support compliance with the client safety program to maintain a safe, healthy jobsite.
- Maintain accurate project records using document control and project management systems (drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes).
- Interface with clients, architects and design professionals when requested to clarify design intent and resolve field issues.
- Facilitate communication between field management, project management, subcontractors, suppliers and specialty contractors.
- Continuously expand professional knowledge and participate in training to improve team performance and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Technology, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering — or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and interact professionally with all levels of project management and field staff.
- Willingness and ability to work on-site at job locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior internship or relevant field experience supporting large or complex construction projects.
- Applicable OSHA certification(s).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Revit and construction management software a plus.
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Logistics
- Pay range: USD 25.69 - USD 44.97 per hour (final offer based on education, experience and location).
- Work model: On-site (local jobsite in Arlington, TX).
- Sponsorship: Confidential Client is not able to sponsor US employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
- Pre-employment: Candidates offered employment must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- Relocation assistance: May be available for qualified candidates.
- Onboarding: Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
Why Join Our Client
- Work on impactful, high-profile construction projects in a collaborative environment.
- Access training and development programs designed to build technical and leadership skills.
- Opportunity for career growth within a multidisciplinary construction management and engineering organization.
- Comprehensive benefits may be available depending on employment status.
Key Skills / Keywords (for search & fit)
- Construction Project Engineer
- Construction Management
- Entry-level / Graduate Engineer
- Document control / RFIs / Submittals
- AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam
- OSHA certification
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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