Commercial Construction Project Engineer- 2027

HITT Contracting Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting invites recent graduates to join the Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer. The role offers an immersive, on-site year of hands-on learning with mentorship and clear progression toward assistant project manager or superintendent.

The program emphasizes daily field exposure, performance reviews, and development in project controls, safety, and scheduling. An equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Military experience or construction/engineering/business degree preferred.
• Previous commercial site experience preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for construction and on-site work.
• Ability to learn sector-specific software: Office365, ProCore, Adobe Suite, BlueBeam, JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Fully onsite for the 12‑month training program to shadow daily operations.
• Demonstrate training topic mastery through performance reviews on an a4‑month cadence.
• Follow program sponsorship and coach guidance throughout the year.
• Assist in construction tasks, document control, and scheduling updates as directed.
• Support budgeting, client management, and site safety initiatives as needed.

Skills

On-site work

Learning agility

Strong writing and communication

Education

High school diploma

Military experience or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office365

ProCore

Adobe Suite

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT. Commercial Construction Project Engineer- 2027 Job Description: Build your future in construction management by joining our award‑winning HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE) at a top national general contractor. Our PE role is designed for college graduates, Veterans, and people as passionate as we are about elevating the business of building. This opportunity provides an immersive, on‑site experience with tailored training topics and a structured, one‑year development plan with a fast track to promotion as an assistant‑level project manager or superintendent. Our paid HITT Futures Program is focused on mentorship, hands‑on learning, professional development, and personal growth, designed to give you the confidence you need to shape your career and the next era of construction leadership. Established in 1937, HITT’s success is a result of deep relationships with our partners and subcontractors and the trust of our clients. A small, family business founded in the spirit of the American dream, we’re now more than 1,700 teammates strong, with projects in nearly every state. With 14 operating office locations across the country, HITT offers a positive and inclusive, team‑oriented work environment and is ranked as a top workplace from coast to coast.

Responsibilities:

• Commit to being fully onsite for the duration of the 12‑month training program to fully shadow, learn, and gain hands‑on experience with the day‑to‑day operations of your assigned project(s)
• Demonstrate understanding of training topics throughout each phase of the first year, participating fully in performance reviews to ensure knowledge retention and development goals on a4‑month cadence
• Follow all directions, task assignments and coaching offered by your dedicated Futures Program Sponsor (a tenured and experienced superintendent or above)
• Showcase required professional skills throughout the PE experience, such as the ability to:
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on professional, audience‑appropriate writing and verbal skills
• Organize and manage multiple tasks and priorities at the same time
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and our core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internally focusing on self‑improvement and taking initiative
• Adapt and exercise flexibility within the ever‑changing world of construction technology, design, means, and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds while maintaining relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Exhibit conscientiousness by being punctual, engaged, and respectful of others
• Master required job‑specific and technical skills in order to promote to an assistant superintendent or assistant project manager following the 12‑month training program including, but not limited to, the ability to:
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and all jobsite records, including project directory, construction documents, subcontractor directory, daily reports, submittal logs, RFI logs, subcontractor correspondence, etc.
• Make updates to as‑built drawings as directed and interpret basic coordination drawings
• Direct installation of building and site protection, including signage and postings, and identify items required to “make safe” prior to demolition
• Assist in specific construction tasks as directed
• Participate in site inspections to ensure HITT’s expectations for quality and workmanship are met
• Make periodic updates to the project schedule as directed
• Complete basic material take‑offs, place supplier orders, and receive delivery of materials
• Assist the superintendent in the use of survey and layout instruments
• Be able to interpret basic tests and reports (air balance, soils report, concrete test)
• Set up and run a subcontractor foremen’s meeting when directed by the Superintendent
• Understand cost implications and consequences associated with specific construction tasks at various stages of a project
• Assist Project Managers with logistical tasks, including budgeting and client management, as needed
• Assist in the implementation of HITT’s Corporate Safety Program by conducting weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and completing all required safety reports when directed
• Required to commute to a jobsite within a 30–40-mile radius of their assigned office location

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Military experience or an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business is strongly preferred
• Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred
• Passion for construction industry and on‑site work
• Ability to learn sector‑and project‑specific software systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe Suite, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards software suite
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one for the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide.

We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types.

HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.

HITT will never ask you for personal or financial information via email or text message as part of the recruiting process.

Read more: https://www.hitt.com/recruitment-fraud-warning/