Construction Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO in San Antonio, TX seeks a Construction Engineer for a 12-month contract to support architectural, civil and structural installations, reviews submittals, and ensures safety and code compliance. The role involves coordinating with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams to execute testing, delivery and handover.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of design/construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office; AutoCAD/Bluebeam

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in design or construction roles.
• 2+ years in construction management or project coordination.
• Experience in architectural, civil and structural systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project scheduling tools.
• Bachelor's Degree as minimum education.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with industry codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate architectural, civil and structural installations and commissioning activities.
• Review product submittals, shop drawings and RFIs, providing SME guidance.
• Apply OSHA safety requirements for civil and structural work.
• Maintain knowledge of building codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASME, etc.).
• Coordinate testing, delivery, installation, and handover with contractors and vendors.
• Plan weekend and plant shutdown work with relevant teams.
• Conduct continuous work progress inspections and project status reporting.
• Support schedule coordination, quality checks and weekly meetings.
• Monitor compliance of building systems with design specs and standards.
• Oversee contractor activities to meet delivery methods and milestones.
• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Suggest improvements to project specifications and standards.
• Communicate complex technical matters clearly in writing and verbally.
• Manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Title: Construction Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

12 Months contract with possible extension

Overtime: 20%

Travel: 30%

Job Description:

1. Facilitate architectural, civil and structural installations (foundations, steel erection, etc.) & commissioning activities.

2. Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.

3. Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for civil and structural installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.

4. Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).

5. Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.

6.Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.

7. Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.

8. Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.

9. Conduct inspections and observations of civil and structural building systems for compliance with project specifications quality standards, & applicable codes.

10. Oversee work of civil and structural contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.

11.Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.

12. Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.

13. Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.

14. Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.

Required Qualifications:

1. 5-10 years of experience

2. 2+ years in construction management.

3. Experience in design criteria development for architectural, civil & structural systems.

4. Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.

5. 5+ years in architectural, civil and/or structural design field.

6. Good organizational skills, communication skills, schedule management skills.

7. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

8. Bachelor's Degree

Additional Desired Qualifications:

1. Software: Bluebeam, AutoCAD