Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Fulcrum Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with 4% match

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Annual bonus

Tuition assistance

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Fulcrum Construction, a national retail general contractor, invites applications for a Commercial Construction Project Engineer in San Antonio, TX. This entry-level PE role supports the project team from our Texas office and may require field work to gain hands-on experience.

We seek smart, driven individuals who can learn quickly, prioritize assignments, and contribute to a growing team focused on retail, restaurant, and distribution center projects.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of construction or related field experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science or Construction Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with RFIs, submittals, and logs.
• Assist Project Manager/Estimator as requested.
• Assist Superintendent with coordination, scheduling, and safety on site.
• Maintain logs and documents for field or office locations.
• Coordinate documents from subcontractors to finalize subcontracts.
• Attend job site meetings and record minutes.

Skills

MS Office

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Science/Construction Management

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Engineer

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Antonio, TX

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 / year

Description

We are looking ahead to our future and yours. We seek smart and driven individuals for the position of Project Engineer at our office in San Antonio. You must be able to work independently and prioritize assignments.

Fulcrum Construction is a national retail general contractor with offices in San Antonio, TX; Long Beach, CA; Portland, OR and Atlanta, GA. Fulcrum is focused on retail, restaurant, fuel station, distribution center, industrial and grocery construction. Our work includes new construction, remodels, rollouts, refreshes, tenant improvement and site work.

A great attitude, eagerness to learn and desire to be part of a winning team are paramount.

Project Engineer (PE) is our entry level position. You'll work out of our Texas office as well as in the field from time to time.

Job Progression:

Project Engineers are hired into a role focused on professional development and meaningful contribution to the project team. Career progression is evaluated on an ongoing basis and is influenced by individual performance, demonstrated capability, business needs, and available opportunities. PEs will primarily work in the office but may be assigned to the field for short-term or extended rotations when opportunities arise. These assignments are intended to strengthen construction knowledge, field coordination, and overall project understanding.

Ongoing development will include structured skill rotations across preconstruction, project management, field operations, and closeout to support well-rounded growth and readiness for increased responsibility.

The Project Engineer must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist project management team in preparing RFI’s, processing submittals/shop drawings, and updating the associated logs. Scope includes submitting information to design team and owners.
• Assist Project Manager/Estimator as requested.
• Assist Superintendent with duties including but not limited to subcontractor coordination, scheduling and safety training if assigned to jobsite.
• Ensure all necessary logs and documents are updated (pending field or office location).
• Assist project management team with obtaining necessary documents from subcontractors to finalize subcontracts.
• Attend job site meetings as required and keep meeting minutes.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 0 to 2 years’ work experience in construction or industry related field.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management preferred.

Benefits

At Fulcrum Construction, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and shower you with perks.

This includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate 100% vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• PTO for vacation and sick time – 3 weeks to start
• Paid Holidays
• Annual bonus
• Cell phone use reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance

Fulcrum Construction is an equal opportunity employer.