Project Engineer (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Houston, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking entry-level Project Engineers to join its North Texas team. The role supports commercial construction projects through coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, project documentation, requests for information, payment requests, and close-out materials. When not assigned to a project, a PE II may work in the Estimating Department preparing detailed cost estimates and supporting value engineering and alternate-procedure pricing. The position also participates in jobsite safety and may interact with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company with more than 100 years in the industry. Its projects include aviation, healthcare, corporate and office, hospitality, higher education, sports and themed entertainment, and semiconductor and fabrication facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required; it may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience with a construction company is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Notify subcontractors of commencement dates; obtain supplier delivery schedules and expedite deliveries to help avoid construction delays.
Participate in the proposed-changes process by preparing quantity take-offs.
Assist with the submittal schedule and coordinate submissions with subcontractors; check submittals for accuracy, manage transmittals and logs, expedite submissions as needed, and keep the project manager informed of schedule impacts.
Prepare or oversee project reports and logs, including material, submittal, RFI, drawing, and long-lead-item logs, as required.
Assist in verifying monthly subcontractor payment requests.
As needed, help locate suppliers for building materials and review invoices to verify construction-material quantities, quality, and prices.
Respond to RFIs from owners and subcontractors; prepare RFIs for the project architect or structural engineer when needed to clarify technical issues; route responses to applicable field superintendents and subcontractors.
Assist in compiling project close-out documents, including as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, and service manuals; prepare Austin’s warranty or other close-out documents as assigned.
When not assigned to a project, a PE II may prepare detailed cost estimates in the Estimating Department and assist with value engineering and pricing alternate procedures.
Participate in jobsite safety as outlined in the company’s Safety & Health Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned.