Civil Project Engineer: Scheduling & Coordination

Keeley Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in Austin, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer for the Civil Group. You will coordinate project team communications, assist bid solicitation and estimates, and ensure safety compliance on site.

You will plan schedules up to three months ahead, document changes, manage permits and subcontracting, and support meetings with owners, designers, and subcontractors while learning role expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• Minimum of six months of internship or construction experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work, documentation, and correspondence between project team members.
• Assist in bid solicitation and estimate functions.
• Adhere to OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain submittal/RFI logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
• Document and communicate scope changes and other related project impacts to project team.
• Coordinate the change proposal, review, and submission process.
• Participate in all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners.
• Plan and prepare detailed project schedules for up to three months in advance, ensuring alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Actively participates in job shadowing with Superintendents and Project Managers to gain hands-on experience and a clear understanding of role expectations and required skill sets.
• Reads and interprets project plans or demonstrates a willingness to learn, ensuring comprehension of scheduled tasks and how they are to be executed on-site.
• Understands and performs administrative processes such as obtaining permits, meeting contractual obligations (e.g., submittals, insurance, bonds, billing, closeout documentation), timekeeping, progress reporting, billing and collections, managing subcontracts, processing accounts payable, and handling change orders.
• Proactively identifies and addresses potential issues related to safety, quality, and site conditions, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Keeley Construction in Austin, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer for the Civil Group. You will coordinate project team communications, assist bid solicitation and estimates, and ensure safety compliance on site.

You will plan schedules up to three months ahead, document changes, manage permits and subcontracting, and support meetings with owners, designers, and subcontractors while learning role expectations.