Project Engineer

Homes By Dickerson Inc • Raleigh, NC

8h

About The Position

The Project Engineer serves as a link between preconstruction and active construction, combining estimating responsibilities with project management and production support. The role completes takeoffs, develops budgets for custom plans, change orders, and plan modifications, and maintains pricing databases to support purchasing and cost control. It also supports builders during construction and coordinates across Operations, Production, Design, and Client Care to help deliver homes that meet Homes by Dickerson’s standards for craftsmanship and client experience. Success requires residential construction knowledge, the ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans, and proactive collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in construction is required.
• Ability to take action to meet others’ needs and respond to problems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to persevere in accomplishing tasks and objectives with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain composure and resourcefulness in completing job responsibilities.
• Ability to cooperate, build consensus, and assist others in achieving team goals.
• Detail- and task-oriented.
• Technical proficiency and adaptability with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, takeoff programs, and Hyphen Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in estimating or project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain accurate takeoffs, budgets, and purchase orders for all stages of residential construction.
• Support builders with project documentation, schedule revisions, and coordination during active construction.
• Manage RFQs, submittals, and change orders to support timely communication among the office, vendors, and field teams.
• Assist in maintaining and improving subcontractor scopes of work, agreements, and pricing databases.
• Collaborate with Design and Sales teams to provide clear, timely pricing for custom plans, plan modifications, and client selections.
• Track project costs and variances; research and recommend alternatives to reduce costs or improve efficiency.
• Monitor project progress with the Production team and proactively address challenges to keep homes on schedule.
• Provide field problem-solving support, bridging estimating accuracy with on-site realities.
• Contribute to the Purchasing & Estimating team by identifying gaps in takeoffs, pricing, scopes, and workflows.
• Promote the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction across projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time