Project Engineer (Civil TX)

Keeley Construction•Austin, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Keeley Construction is hiring a Project Engineer for its Civil Group in Austin, Texas. The role coordinates project work, documentation, and correspondence among project team members; supports bidding and estimating; and helps manage construction project schedules, submittals, RFIs, change proposals, and administrative processes. The Project Engineer is expected to participate in construction meetings, learn through job shadowing with Superintendents and Project Managers, and help ensure work is carried out safely and in accordance with project requirements. Travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least six months of applicable construction-industry internship experience or equivalent work experience.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Agreement to complete an assessment as part of selection and a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work, documentation, and correspondence between all project team members.
Assist in bid solicitation and estimate functions.
Adhere to OSHA and company safety requirements.
Prepare and maintain submittal and RFI logs based on project drawings and specifications.
Document and communicate scope changes and related project impacts to the project team.
Coordinate the change proposal, review, and submission process.
Participate in required construction meetings with personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners.
Plan and prepare detailed project schedules up to three months in advance, aligning them with project timelines and milestones.
Participate in job shadowing with Superintendents and Project Managers to gain hands-on experience and understand role expectations and required skill sets.
Read and interpret project plans, or demonstrate willingness to learn, and understand scheduled tasks and how they are to be executed on-site.
Perform administrative processes including obtaining permits; meeting contractual obligations such as submittals, insurance, bonds, billing, and closeout documentation; timekeeping; progress reporting; billing and collections; managing subcontracts; processing accounts payable; and handling change orders.
Proactively identify and address potential safety, quality, and site-condition issues to help ensure a safe and compliant work environment.