Project Engineer

Kent Companies • Lewisville, TX

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer assists the field project team in conjunction with the General Superintendent and Project Manager to hold budgets at a 10% or greater margin and implement strategies to achieve or surpass the goals with zero safety incidents. The Project Engineer also assists with monthly revenue projections, the job start-up process, creating accurate budgets, documenting project issues, accurately projecting cost to complete, monitoring the overall performance of projects, and performing postmortems for each project under their scope of work.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines and safety regulations and how to apply them.
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning, and scheduling.
• Practical written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical and mathematical skills for data collection and analysis.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or construction science and 1 to 3 years of experience in the construction industry is preferred but not required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification, highly preferred.
• Experience working in construction for a self-performing general contractor or Commercial Concrete Contractor.
• CIM (Concrete Industry Management) Degree.
• Prior experience in construction quality assurance or concrete finishing.
• Familiarity with laser scanning, surveying equipment, or digital QA/QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Document and report RFIs that the field finds.
• Review issued RFIs for changes in scope that will incur costs.
• Update the submittal log.
• Prepare standard miscellaneous submittals.
• Send submittal requests to concrete and reinforcing.
• Coordinate and transmit submittals between the vendor, project manager, and client.
• Update the overlay updated drawings and find changes.
• Input costs into the workbook from new takeoff and inform project manager of changes.
• Field phone calls from the superintendents and subcontractors.
• Follow up with superintendents regarding project manager requests.
• Obtain information from subs regarding work completed.
• Visit each job weekly as required and verify that installed work matches marked drawings from the field.
• Develop a relationship with the field by visiting the site and discussing the project scope.
• Operate drones to capture aerial imagery and data for project progress, site mapping, and inspections.
• Process drone-collected data: produce orthomosaics, 3D models, volumetric data, and annotated site maps.
• Analyze and communicate these outputs in clear, accurate reports for project teams.
• Ensure drone operations follow safety protocols and regulatory compliance (FAA Part-107, site-specific rules).
• Maintain drone hardware and software; perform pre- and post-flight checks and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform pre-pour and post-pour inspections with required documentation.
• Manage QC checklists for all concrete scopes and verify compliance.
• Oversee testing (slump, air, temperature) and monitor 7/28 day break results.
• Monitor placement, square footage, and aesthetic quality of in-place work.
• Ensure corrective actions and punch list completion.
• Support as-built documentation and coordination with surveyors.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and quality control teams to verify compliance with slab finishing requirements.
• Identify and communicate non-conformance issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• When the project is handed off, add takeoffs to our files.
• Gather subcontractor information for the project manager.
• Set up project spreadsheets for the project manager to review.
• Use a labor tracking Excel form that must be updated weekly from Exact Time.
• Take weekly reports and upload the data into the spreadsheet to see what kind of production we are getting on the projects.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching.
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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