Civil Project Engineer: Scheduling, Coordination & Safety

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

Job summary

Keeley Construction in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil Group. The role focuses on coordinating project team communications, assisting with bid solicitation, and ensuring OSHA safety compliance while supporting on-site construction activity.

Ideal candidates have a engineering or CM background and a willingness to travel. The position emphasizes hands-on learning, scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with owners, designers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of six months of applicable internship experience in the construction industry or equivalent work experience.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work, documentation, and correspondence between all project team members.
• Assist in bid solicitation and estimate functions.
• Adhere to OSHA and Company safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain submittal/RFI logs based on project drawings and specifications.
• Document and communicate scope changes and project impacts to the team.
• Coordinate the change proposal, review, and submission process.
• Participate in required construction meetings with personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners.
• Plan and prepare detailed project schedules for up to three months in advance.
• Shadow Superintendents and Project Managers to learn role expectations and skills.

Skills

Coordination

Bid solicitation

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Documentation

Subcontracting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Keeley Construction in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil Group. The role focuses on coordinating project team communications, assisting with bid solicitation, and ensuring OSHA safety compliance while supporting on-site construction activity.

Ideal candidates have a engineering or CM background and a willingness to travel. The position emphasizes hands-on learning, scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with owners, designers, and subcontractors.