Project Engineer
The Project Engineer at Confidential Client plays a vital role in supporting project management and field operations by managing documentation, coordinating workflows, and maintaining accurate schedule, cost, and quantity data. This position acts as a key operational link to improve schedule reliability and cost control, requiring strong organizational skills, communication, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The role involves both office and field duties, including document preparation, field data collection, vendor coordination, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
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.
What You’ll Do
The Project Engineer will provide hands-on operational support to project management and field teams on construction and infrastructure projects. You will manage project documentation, coordinate field and office workflows, and help maintain schedule, cost, and quantity accuracy to support on-time delivery and project profitability.
- Prepare RFIs, submittals, subcontract documents, and preconstruction packages for PM review
- Maintain job files, drawing logs, plan sets, and digital project repositories
- Assist the PM with preconstruction turnover, procurement planning, and contract review
- Solicit and organize subcontractor and vendor proposals and quotes
- Track production quantities, cost codes, and job performance using HCSS/HeavyJob and Excel
- Assist with monthly pay estimates, ticket review, and quantity verification
- Maintain redlines, as-builts, delay logs, and quantity adjustments through the project lifecycle
- Conduct field visits to verify quantities, collect data, and support field operations
- Support superintendents with look-ahead schedules that align to project budgets
- Update the master project schedule with field progress and milestones
- Coordinate survey requests, permits, utility locates, inspections, deliveries, and subcontractor activity
- Troubleshoot plan discrepancies, material issues, and documentation needs with field teams
- Order materials using correct job codes and verify delivery tickets and compliance
- Maintain material logs, certifications, and inventory coordination
- Serve as a primary contact for vendors and support subcontractor coordination
- Track and document project materials throughout installation
- Assist owner, inspector, and designer communications via email and project portals
- Prepare closeout packages, final quantities, as-builts, warranties, and subcontractor documentation
- Support punch-list coordination and completion; participate in project reporting (Rocks, Scorecards, D10s)
- Assist PM with lessons learned, revenue projections, and final documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related)
- Entry-level to 3+ years of construction or infrastructure experience preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and HCSS/HeavyJob is a plus
- Ability to learn project scheduling and cost-control tools quickly
- Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, utility drawings, specifications, and details
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across field teams, PM staff, vendors, and owners
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
- Demonstrated ability to make timely field- or office-based decisions using available data
- Valid Texas driver’s license required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements
The role combines office work with regular field visits on active construction sites. You must be able to walk, stand, and navigate uneven terrain; climb steps or temporary structures; use hands and fingers for computer and mobile device operation; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Appropriate PPE is required on-site. Reasonable accommodations will be considered where required by law.
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
Other Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX (on-site with regular field visits)
- Compensation: Estimated at $60,684 per year (source estimate; final offer determined by our client)
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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