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Project Engineer

Cadence McShane Construction Company
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Description

Cadence McShane is looking for a Project Engineer! 


As Project Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality multi-family, industrial, and commercial projects while developing project management skills to advance your career. You’ll become proficient in project controls, build knowledge of project financials, and develop skills necessary to lead project meetings. 


Company Benefits

• Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage 

• 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

• Student Loan Assistance 

• 15 PTO Days 

• Paid Parental Leave 


Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Take ownership of managing all project-related documents, from RFI’s and submittals to material procurement and meeting minutes. 

• Ensure seamless project execution by overseeing the review and approval process of all project control documents. 

• Create and maintain project controls logs.

Schedule Management

• Play an essential role in keeping our projects on track by assisting with project schedules and updates. 

Quality Management

• Advocate for project excellence by learning and understanding QA standards outlined in the company’s Quality Assurance Program.

• Assist in managing inspection tracking logs and QA/QC compliance logs to maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the project.

Safety

• Champion a culture of safety by getting to know our Safety Program inside and out. 

• Contribute to the preparation of specific project safety plans and actively participate in weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings. 

• Become proficient in performing weekly job site safety audits.


Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or a related field.

• Construction internship experience preferred.

• Full-time, in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States


For over 40 years, Cadence McShane Construction Company has been a trusted name in the industry. Based in Plano, TX, with regional offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, the company specializes in the multi-family, industrial, commercial, and education markets. 


Are you ready to make an impact and grow with us, but looking for something different? Visit our careers page at  http://www.cadencemcshane.com/careers. 

 

Cadence McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


No Agency Inquiries Please: The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.


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