Project Engineer

Current Opening•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management Contract & Scope : Review and comprehend contracts, technical documents, and client requirements; work with Project Management Team to ensure all contract deliverables and scope items are fulfilled. Resource & Personnel Planning : Assist the Project Management Team to help coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and project logistics. Change Management : Identify, track, and manage change orders; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely submission and resolution. Project Controls Budget & Cost Control : Work with Project Manager to monitor costs, track budget variances, and track expenses as needed. Performance Tracking : Review KPIs and data from the OMS Document Matrix (e.g., cost-to-complete forms, weekly production trackers) to assess schedule and budget health. Documentation & Reporting : Ensure submission of Daily Construction Reports (DCR) and other forms listed in the OMS Document Matrix on time. Verify accuracy of entries for labor hours, quantities installed, and productivity. Facilitate Project Specific Metrics Review with the project team to review project performance. Risk Management : Proactively work with the project team to identify and mitigate risks (e.g., logistics, material delays, weather impacts) and update risk registers or related forms required under the OMS. Scheduling Develop & Maintain Schedules : Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and project management teams to create and manage Level 3 or 4 schedules per project requirements. Three-Week Lookaheads : Ensure all superintendents produce rolling three-week lookahead schedules; confirm they are communicated to the team and client. Role Matrix and verifying that each site’s schedule is updated based on changing conditions. Schedule Changes : Incorporate schedule revisions arising from scope or design changes into the master schedule, ensuring that all affected parties are informed. Operations OMS Compliance : Enforce adherence to OMS procedures, including document control, work processes, and record-keeping. Operational Policies : Along with the Project Manager, disseminate directives from senior management and confirm their proper implementation at each site. Continuous Improvement : Encourage feedback from superintendents and field personnel to enhance methods, reduce waste, and streamline workflows. Client Management Client Relationship : Establish and maintain professional relationships with client representatives, site supervisors, inspectors, and stakeholders. Communication & Reporting : Provide regular project updates, facilitate client meetings, and promptly address client inquiries or concerns. Procurement Materials & Equipment : Collaborate with procurement to monitor Bill of Materials (BOM), requisitions, and deliveries, ensuring all items arrive per project needs. Approvals & Tracking : Use documentation protocols (as defined in the OMS Document Matrix ) to track requisitions. Vendor & Subcontractor Oversight : Review, track and distribute Purchase Orders for suppliers, subcontractors, and rentals QA / QC Documentation : Confirm that inspection forms, test records, and associated QA/QC documents are accurate, complete, and filed per the OMS Document Matrix . Ensure all relevant project documentation is sent to the client. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action : Assist the project management team to identify, document, and resolve any deviations from project specs. Collaborate with site teams to develop preventive measures and maintain a consistent standard of quality. Safety Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) : Encourage BBS principles and reporting during PSMRs. Compliance : Work with Project Management Team to ensure site personnel are complying with any site-specific training requirements. Participate in safety meetings and management engagements Promote Expanse safety culture in client meetings Meetings & OMS Document Matrix Meeting Cadence : Daily/Weekly Meetings : Conduct PSMR - Project Specific Metrics Review per the Meetings OMS Document Matrix : Ensure all relevant project documents (e.g., RFI logs, schedule updates, ECR—Engineering Change Requests) are maintained according to the Matrix. Track deliverables, submittals, and completions using the references and codes provided in the OMS Document Matrix, making sure the correct forms are filled out by the designated responsible party. COMPETENCIES / QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED required; a technical or college degree is preferred. 7+ years in construction, with at least 3 years in substation or high-voltage projects. Technical Skills Comprehensive knowledge of substation construction, ability to read/interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and project-specific documentation. Familiarity with processes, scheduling tools, and cost forecasting methods

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
7+ years in construction, with at least 3 years in substation or high-voltage projects
Comprehensive knowledge of substation construction, ability to read/interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and project-specific documentation
Familiarity with processes, scheduling tools, and cost forecasting methods

Nice To Haves

a technical or college degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Review and comprehend contracts, technical documents, and client requirements
Coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and project logistics
Identify, track, and manage change orders
Monitor costs, track budget variances, and track expenses
Review KPIs and data from the OMS Document Matrix
Ensure submission of Daily Construction Reports (DCR) and other forms listed in the OMS Document Matrix on time
Facilitate Project Specific Metrics Review with the project team to review project performance
Proactively work with the project team to identify and mitigate risks
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and project management teams to create and manage Level 3 or 4 schedules per project requirements
Ensure all superintendents produce rolling three-week lookahead schedules
Incorporate schedule revisions arising from scope or design changes into the master schedule
Enforce adherence to OMS procedures, including document control, work processes, and record-keeping
Along with the Project Manager, disseminate directives from senior management and confirm their proper implementation at each site
Encourage feedback from superintendents and field personnel to enhance methods, reduce waste, and streamline workflows
Establish and maintain professional relationships with client representatives, site supervisors, inspectors, and stakeholders
Provide regular project updates, facilitate client meetings, and promptly address client inquiries or concerns
Collaborate with procurement to monitor Bill of Materials (BOM), requisitions, and deliveries
Use documentation protocols (as defined in the OMS Document Matrix ) to track requisitions
Review, track and distribute Purchase Orders for suppliers, subcontractors, and rentals
Confirm that inspection forms, test records, and associated QA/QC documents are accurate, complete, and filed per the OMS Document Matrix
Assist the project management team to identify, document, and resolve any deviations from project specs
Encourage BBS principles and reporting during PSMRs
Work with Project Management Team to ensure site personnel are complying with any site-specific training requirements
Participate in safety meetings and management engagements
Promote Expanse safety culture in client meetings
Conduct PSMR - Project Specific Metrics Review per the Meetings OMS Document Matrix
Ensure all relevant project documents are maintained according to the Matrix
Track deliverables, submittals, and completions using the references and codes provided in the OMS Document Matrix