Construction Engineer

Brick Staffing, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brick Staffing, LLC is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage and coordinate construction projects from planning through closeout. You will work with Architects, Trade Partners, Consultants, and Owners to resolve issues, review plans, and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include submittal management, meetings coordination, change-order processing, and maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction engineering principles, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and basic construction accounting.
• Understanding of materials, systems, market conditions, and trade partner practices.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specs, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Basic estimating ability to analyze project documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Architects, Trade Partners, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, Owner Representatives, and project teams to resolve issues related to construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Participate in constructability reviews during preconstruction and assist with planning, estimating, and cost development.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and project requirements to support successful project execution.
• Prepare scopes of work and documentation to clearly communicate expectations to trade partners.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, and related documentation while ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Coordinate trade partner meetings, preconstruction meetings, and submittal review meetings.
• Analyze and manage project scope changes, including change order documentation, negotiations, cost reviews, approvals, and resolution of conflicts.
• Review contract drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with project estimates and construction requirements.
• Support project budget management, cost tracking, and allocation processes.
• Generate and maintain project reports, including general conditions, labor tracking, safety documentation, change order logs, and quality control records.
• Assist with implementation of engineering procedures, processes, checklists, and technology improvements.
• Stay current on emerging construction technologies, systems, and industry best practices.
• Participate in project kickoff activities and maintain oversight of project engineering processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute recommendations and best practices related to scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and overall project execution.
• Oversee project closeout activities and ensure completion of required documentation, including RFIs, warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, closeout records, attic stock, and spare parts.
• Manage project documentation storage and retrieval processes.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Field operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Building Construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reports To: Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or Project Executive

Position Description

The Construction Engineer manages, plans, and assesses project information necessary to successfully deliver construction projects on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements. This role is responsible for supporting the coordination, documentation, and execution of construction activities while ensuring alignment between project plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with Architects, Trade Partners, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors, Owner Representatives, and project teams to resolve issues related to construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Participate in constructability reviews during preconstruction and assist with project planning, estimating, and cost development.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and project requirements to support successful project execution.
• Prepare scopes of work and documentation to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to trade partners.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, and related documentation while ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Coordinate trade partner meetings, preconstruction meetings, and submittal review meetings.
• Analyze and manage project scope changes, including change order documentation, negotiations, cost reviews, approvals, and resolution of conflicts.
• Review contract drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with project estimates and construction requirements.
• Support project budget management, cost tracking, and allocation processes.
• Generate and maintain project reports, including general conditions, labor tracking, safety documentation, change order logs, and quality control records.
• Assist with implementation of engineering procedures, processes, checklists, and technology improvements.
• Stay current on emerging construction technologies, systems, and industry best practices.
• Participate in project kickoff activities and maintain oversight of project engineering processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute recommendations and best practices related to scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and overall project execution.
• Oversee project closeout activities and ensure completion of required documentation, including RFIs, warranties, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, closeout records, attic stock, and spare parts.
• Manage project documentation storage and retrieval processes.
• May supervise engineering staff, assist with hiring and onboarding, provide performance feedback, and support employee development initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of construction engineering principles, field operations, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and basic construction accounting practices.
• Understanding of building materials, construction systems, market conditions, and trade partner practices.
• Ability to interpret and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Basic estimating knowledge with the ability to analyze project documentation and provide accurate qualitative and quantitative assessments.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing this role, the employee may be required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, reach, communicate verbally, and regularly use computer systems. The position requires visual abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may regularly work on active construction sites, office locations, and off-site project locations. The role may require occasional lifting and moving of materials up to 50 pounds.

This position operates in both office and construction site environments. Office conditions are generally quiet to moderate, while construction site environments may involve exposure to moving equipment, elevated areas, outdoor conditions, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and moderate to high noise levels.

Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations while performing job responsibilities.