Project Engineer

PCL Construction • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer for PCL Industrial Construction Co. in Houston, Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with project teams in the field, supporting scheduling, subcontract coordination, and project documentation to keep work progressing safely and efficiently. PCL Industrial Construction Co., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), is 100% employee-owned, meaning every employee has a stake in their success. They are a team of builders who care deeply about what they create and who they build it with, investing in both what's next in construction and in their employees' careers.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in construction in an operational role preferred.
• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, project health, safety, and environment (HSE), quality, building materials, and required standards as per discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of means and methods and construction sequences.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering/problem-solving principles to construction challenges.
• Advanced knowledge of construction law, building codes, and ASME piping codes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize own work, and delegate simple tasks.
• Ability to formulate subcontracts and administer subcontracts and contract documents.
• Ability to create and schedule projects valued between $3M and $50M.
• Demonstrates strong relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision makers.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems, including Baseplate applications, with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs and applies quantity takeoffs, quantity surveys, quantity review, and data input to manage contract progress, reporting, and change management.
• Communicates with and oversees trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction.
• Maintains contract with more complex subcontracted scopes and subcontract administration, including defining work scope, answering inquiries, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains project document control and procedures (administering RFI, shop drawings, etc.).
• Consistently consults with designers/engineers when reviewing drawings and suggests value-added or alternative construction methods or materials.
• Actively works with project manager to create and issue tender packages and subcontracts on complex scopes and monitor their progress.
• Completes overall project closeout, including document archival, maintenance and warranty manuals, deficiencies, and warranty work.
• Manages change order process, including pricing, negotiating, processing, and assessing cost and schedule impact before reviewing with project manager. Performs simple estimates.
• Works with project manager and superintendent and/or manages overall project performance on more complex projects or scopes as per site HSE, cost management, schedule, quality, and status and progress reporting.
• Actively oversees inventory and tracking of materials and equipment and expedites material orders.
• Conducts basic safety inspections and training, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
• Assists with site inspections from the design team to resolve constructability and site coordination issues and reviews and signs off on functionality, AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements, and code compliance, while identifying installation deficiencies and witnesses and signs off on systems commissioning. Ensures that resolution is achieved and accepted by all stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

What This Job Offers

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