Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

Lucid Private Offices • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Lucid Private Offices is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to independently manage construction execution for commercial build-outs and tenant improvement projects. After bidding, the Project Engineer owns projects from submittals and RFIs through field oversight and closeout, escalating to the Director of Design when a decision has significant cost, schedule, or design implications. The role typically manages multiple projects at different stages as Lucid expands across its markets, and also oversees occasional remodels at existing locations. The position is stationed in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and requires travel to jobsites across the company's markets as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Ability to accurately interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel.
• Strong understanding of general contractor coordination, submittals, RFIs, and permitting processes.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore, Trimble, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent field decisions without constant approval.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage contractor relationships and meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites across the company's markets as required.

Responsibilities

• Create bid solicitations and contractor comparisons during the approximately four-week bidding period for each project.
• Represent projects at contractor, landlord, and design-firm kickoff meetings.
• Review and respond to submittals in coordination with the interior design firm.
• Manage RFI responses end-to-end and escalate matters with cost, schedule, or major design impacts.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits during the approximately 150-day construction period, identify issues, and direct on-site adjustments.
• Check work progress for quality and ensure the jobsite reflects the construction schedule.
• Lead punch walks and oversee completion of punch lists.
• Coordinate receipts and documentation with the team for landlord tenant-improvement reimbursement packages.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently as location openings overlap.
• Oversee remodel projects at existing sites, approximately once a year.

Benefits

• Employer covers 75% of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement of up to $100 per month.
• Paid time off and volunteer time off.
• 10 paid holidays in addition to PTO.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed