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, Energy, Oil & Gas.

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 Project Engineer provides critical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing project documentation, coordinating field and office workflows, and maintaining schedule, cost, and quantity information. You will act as the operational bridge between project management and field operations to improve schedule reliability and support cost control and profitability across infrastructure projects.

Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 USD annually

• Prepare RFIs, submittals, subcontract documents, and preconstruction packages for PM review
• Maintain job files, drawing logs, current plan sets, and digital project repositories
• Assist PM with preconstruction turnover, procurement planning, and contract review
• Solicit quotes and organize subcontractor/vendor proposals
• Track production quantities, cost codes, and job performance using HCSS/HeavyJob and Excel
• Assist with preparing monthly pay estimates, verifying quantities, and reviewing tickets
• Maintain redlines, as-builts, delay logs, and quantity adjustments throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct field visits to verify quantities, collect data, and support field operations
• Support Superintendents with look-ahead schedules aligned to project budgets
• Update the master project schedule with field progress and milestone changes
• Coordinate survey requests, permits, utility locates, inspections, deliveries, and subcontractors
• Troubleshoot plan discrepancies, material issues, and documentation needs with field teams
• Order materials using correct job codes and quantities; verify delivery tickets and compliance
• Maintain material logs, certification documents, and inventory coordination
• Serve as primary vendor contact and secondary support for subcontractor coordination
• Track and document project materials throughout the installation lifecycle
• Support owner, inspector, and designer communication through email and project portals
• Maintain organized production sheets, meeting notes, schedule updates, and revision logs
• Assist with traffic control plans, ROW permits, SWPPP, and municipal documentation
• Prepare closeout packages, final quantities, as-builts, warranties, and subcontractor documentation
• Support punch list coordination, tracking, and completion
• Participate in Rocks, Scorecards, D10s, and project reporting requirements
• Assist PM with lessons learned, revenue projections, and final documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field)
• Entry-level to 3+ years of construction or infrastructure experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, HCSS/HeavyJob; ability to learn scheduling and cost tools
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, utility drawings, specifications, and standard details
• Excellent written and verbal communication across field teams, PM staff, vendors, and owners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Demonstrated ability to make quick field- or office-based decisions using available data
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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Physical Requirements

The role includes both office and field duties. Regular walking, standing, and the ability to navigate active construction sites with uneven terrain and outdoor conditions are required. Visual acuity to review plans and frequent use of hands/fingers for computers and mobile devices is necessary. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. On-site work requires appropriate PPE and the physical ability to access work areas, climb steps or temporary structures, and remain aware of site hazards.

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Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid basic dental, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits: life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid winter company break (eligible roles)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Scholarship program for dependents of eligible employees
• Company events, community engagement opportunities, and quarterly State of the Company meetings

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Tools & Technologies

• Bluebeam
• HCSS / HeavyJob
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• SharePoint

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Additional Information

This is a field role: work happens at customer and job sites rather than a single worksite. You should be based within driving distance of Austin, TX. Expect day trips to job sites with most nights at home.

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify where applicable.

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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.

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