Project Engineer

Satterfield & Pontikes • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

The Project Engineer takes greater ownership for managing technical documentation, coordinating complex scopes, and driving project controls with increased autonomy. The role leads submittal workflows, manages RFIs, and partners with field and project teams to support timely material delivery and inspection readiness. The Project Engineer also mentors junior engineers, contributes to cost and schedule strategy, and supports change management with an understanding of contract impacts.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of construction experience and/or applicable internships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly CPM schedule updates and contribute to scheduling strategy discussions.
• Manage submittal workflows end-to-end, ensuring timely approvals and alignment with project milestones.
• Own the submittal log and proactively resolve documentation gaps or delays.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules with vendors and subcontractors, anticipating field needs.
• Oversee material inspections and ensure compliance with contract documents and approved submittals.
• Manage the RFI process, including drafting, tracking, and drawing updates, and resolve conflicts independently.
• Facilitate subcontractor preconstruction meetings and ensure readiness for execution.
• Support safety planning and lead SOS Program initiatives in collaboration with field teams.
• Monitor and contribute to the S&P Quality Control Program; identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage assigned budgets and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and validate data for monthly owner and subcontractor pay applications.
• Lead field purchasing efforts and conduct production analysis to inform project decisions.
• Drive project closeout activities, ensuring documentation and deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Support and document change management processes; assess cost and schedule impacts.
• Mentor Project Engineer I team members and support onboarding of new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level