About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Engineer role supports field execution and construction management activities across Texas & Oklahoma locations. Responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day onsite project activities: monitor crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantities, and equipment.
• Participate in QA/QC planning and safety culture—help maintain an injury-free environment.
• Assist with punch lists, city inspections, safety and quality reviews, and project closeout tasks.
• Post and maintain current drawings and specifications; track shop drawings and submittals.
• Prepare and contribute to reports: daily reports, weekly progress updates, manpower and production tracking, percentage complete, and equipment logs.
• Create procurement logs and follow up on deliveries per project schedule.
• Support estimating and change management activities, including quantity take-offs and subcontractor proposal reviews.
• Observe job sites with leadership, provide progress updates to support scheduling, and help close out projects (O&M manuals, as-builts, punch lists).
• Learn and apply company best practices, Lean principles, and self-perform integration methods.
• Build strong working relationships with trades, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and project team members.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform accurate, timely work and follow established processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Understanding of construction means, methods, and basic construction technology.
• Familiarity with Lean process and continuous improvement principles.
• Basic knowledge of estimating, change management, and labor productivity concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build trade relationships.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field — OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Entry-level construction experience; internships or cooperative education in construction are relevant.

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Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require travel and/or relocation between project sites.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures (hot or cold) and typical construction-site hazards.
• Frequent: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional: sitting, computer work.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $106,960 per year (estimated).
• Benefits package: Professional Non-Union benefits aligned to this role. Detailed benefits information is available from the Confidential Client.

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Additional Information & Compliance

• Requisition ID: 63275
• Nearest major market: Austin, TX
• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify where applicable.
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Visa sponsorship: Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for work visa status or provide immigration-related support for this position.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.