Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer provides critical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing project documentation, coordinating field and office workflows, and maintaining accurate schedule, cost, and quantity information. This role serves as the operational bridge between project management and field operations—improving schedule reliability, reducing fire-drill emergencies, and contributing directly to cost control and profitability. This role requires strong communication, detailed organization, urgency in execution, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple projects.

YOUR ROLE

• Prepare RFIs, submittals, subcontract documents, and preconstruction packages for PM review.
• Maintain job files, drawing logs, current plan sets, and digital project repositories.
• Assist PM with preconstruction turnover, procurement planning, and contract review.
• Solicit quotes and organize subcontractor/vendor proposals as needed.
• Track production quantities, cost codes, and job performance using HCSS/HeavyJob and Excel.
• Assist with preparing monthly pay estimates, verifying quantities, and reviewing tickets.
• Maintain redlines, as-builts, delays, and quantity adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct field visits to verify quantities, collect data, and support field operations.
• Support Superintendents with look-ahead schedules aligned to project budgets.
• Update the master project schedule with field progress and milestone changes.
• Coordinate survey requests, permits, utility locates, inspections, deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot plan discrepancies, material issues, and documentation needs with field teams.
• Order materials using correct job codes and quantities; verify delivery tickets and compliance.
• Maintain material logs, certification documents, and inventory coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors and secondary support for subcontractor coordination.
• Track and document project materials throughout the installation lifecycle.
• Support owner, inspector, and designer communication through email and project portals.
• Maintain organized production sheets, meeting notes, schedule updates, and revision logs.
• Assist with traffic control plans, ROW permits, SWPPP, and municipal documentation.
• Prepare closeout packages, final quantities, as-builts, warranties, and subcontractor documentation.
• Support punch list coordination, tracking, and completion.
• Participate in Rocks, Scorecards, D10s, and project reporting requirements.
• Assist PM with lessons learned, revenue projections, and final documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Science/Management or related field).
• Entry-level to 3 years of construction or infrastructure experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, HCSS/HeavyJob, and ability to learn project scheduling and cost control tools.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, utility drawings, specifications, and standard details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across field teams, PM staff, vendors, and owners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick field- or office-based decisions using available data.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Project Engineer performs both office and field duties, requiring regular walking, standing, sitting, and the ability to navigate active construction sites with uneven terrain and outdoor conditions. The role requires sufficient visual acuity to review plans and digital documents and frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers and mobile devices. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be necessary. When on-site, the employee must wear appropriate PPE and be physically able to access work areas, climb steps or temporary structures, and remain aware of site hazards at all times.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel within the State of Texas as needed, overnight or out of town stay may be required.

BENEFITS

• Best-in-class Medical & Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continued Education Programs
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Community Engagement Opportunities
• Company Events & Quarterly State of the Company Meetings

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.