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Construction Project Engineer (traveler)

White Construction
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
  • Austin-based White Construction undertaking large commercial project in Eagle Pass, TX.
  • This is a traveling position, including per diem. This person will work full-time at project site for duration of project (1.5 years approx.) with occasional travel back home.


Company highlights:

  • 55 years in business, the leading Austin-based GC
  • Record years in 24 & 25!
  • Long employee tenure
  • Family-owned, mid-sized firm (you're not just a #)
  • Diverse portfolio


Benefit highlights:

  • Bonus program
  • Company paid medical insurance (no cost to employee)
  • 401k plan with company contribution (fully vested immediately)
  • Cell phone allowance


About White Construction

White Construction’s vision is to be the most sought-after provider of construction services. We take pride in our history of excellence and in maintaining meaningful relationships with our clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors alike. This family-owned construction firm takes our family values seriously as employees from different backgrounds come together with a core purpose of Building Success Together. Through our core values of Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust, and Relationships, we deliver quality and exceptional service on the most complex projects with our client’s goals and visions at the forefront of our operations. From healthcare facilities to corporate headquarters, retail centers to high end residential, White Construction approaches every project with remarkable attention to detail, offering our clients and partners the step-above service that has kept them coming back since 1971.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate with the Project Staff and field personnel
  • Intimate knowledge of OSHA guidelines, project safety audits, and ability to convey safety culture throughout the jobsite.
  • Review and understand all of the Contract Documents. Ensure proper storage and mark up of the as-built drawing set.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of trade specific work/scope and how it fits together and affects other trades
  • Formulates relationships with subcontractor field personnel based on mutual respect and knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to read and follow the project schedule
  • Managing coordination and cooperation between subcontractors
  • Demonstrate proficiency with developing, communicating and integrating RFIs, ASIs, etc.
  • Demonstrates flexibility (i.e. performs other duties as assigned, reprioritizes activities as needed, embraces change)
  • Portrays a good attitude (willingness to help others, maintains a positive demeanor and promotes that within WCC)


Educaton/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • 0-2 years’ experience in similar construction project types


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

White Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

White Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of White Construction without a prior discussed or written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of White Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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