Project Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction
ETC is the premiere AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm of Houston, serving clients throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast. We connect reputable organizations across water resources, transportation, civil infrastructure, and related markets with exceptional industry talent.
Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent on heavy civil and public infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Houston area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional or recent graduate looking to build a career in heavy civil project management. The Project Engineer will gain hands-on experience with project documentation, quantity and cost tracking, procurement, scheduling, field coordination, contract administration, and communication with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position provides a clear path toward increased project management responsibility and advancement to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.
Location: Greater Houston Area, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Salary: $50K - $75K (Depending on Experience)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Entry-level and recent graduate candidates will be considered.
- Internship, co-op, or prior construction experience in heavy civil, underground utilities, water/wastewater, roadway, drainage, pipeline, shaft/tunnel, or trenchless construction is a plus.
- Strong interest in developing a career in heavy civil construction project management.
- Moderate to high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with quantity takeoffs, scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, CMiC, HeavyJob, or similar systems is a plus.
- Ability to read and develop an understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, and related project documents.
- Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to work in both jobsite trailer/office and active construction-site environments, including outdoor weather conditions and light to moderate physical activity.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites throughout the Greater Houston area as required.
Responsibilities
- Support the construction of underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, large-diameter pipelines, lift stations, pump stations, roadway and paving improvements, shaft construction, tunneling, HDD, and other trenchless projects.
- Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day project coordination and project management activities.
- Develop familiarity with project plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, RFIs, submittals, schedule of values, bid quantities, and owner requirements.
- Prepare, organize, and track project submittals and RFIs while maintaining accurate logs and identifying overdue or critical items.
- Maintain current project drawings, revisions, redlines, as-built information, specifications, and document-control files.
- Track installed production quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor work using HeavyJob, CMiC, spreadsheets, or similar systems.
- Maintain and review daily reports and compare contractor records with inspector reports, installed quantities, and field conditions.
- Assist with procurement activities, including purchase orders, subcontract agreements, material releases, shop drawings, fabrication status, and delivery tracking.
- Support look-ahead planning, project schedules, material deliveries, subcontractor coordination, shutdowns, tie-ins, traffic control, and other field constraints.
- Gather and organize information used for monthly cost reports, billing, cost forecasts, schedule updates, and project management reviews.
- Document changed conditions, extra work, field directives, delays, and potential cost or schedule impacts using photographs, quantities, labor and equipment records, and supporting correspondence.
- Coordinate and maintain 811 locates, permits, lane and sidewalk closures, and other project-specific documentation as assigned.
- Communicate professionally with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and internal departments.
- Participate in safety meetings and support required safety, environmental, quality control, and inspection documentation.
- Support MWDBE/DBE documentation and subcontractor/vendor payment reporting when required.
- Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, final quantities, warranties, closeout documents, and record organization.
- Develop construction, project controls, contract administration, and project management skills with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility over time.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support professional development, project success, and long-term career growth. Benefits may include:
- Performance-based bonus program, as applicable
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Additional company benefits and incentives based on position and eligibility
- Professional development and opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement
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