Construction Project Engineer

WEITZ-ABITAT MISSION CRITICAL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to organize and maintain construction documents, collaborate on RFIs, and review submittals for accuracy against plans and specifications. You will assist in inspections, audits, and change orders while supporting schedule management and closeout activities.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of project engineering experience, a related degree, and preferably data center exposure.

Qualifications

• Two years of project engineering experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Industry-related college degree required.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with project team to complete RFIs and submittals.
• Review documents for accuracy against plans and specs.
• Support inspections, audits and non-conformance logs.
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status.
• Maintain project logs (buyouts, submittals, RFIs).
• Understand scopes of work for subcontracts or purchase orders.
• Assist with change orders within delegated authority.
• Support project schedule management and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Cost analysis

Verbal & written communication

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Business acumen

Education

Industry-related college degree

Tools

Procore

JDE

Asta

Job description

You Don't Just Set the Standard for the Project, You're the Blueprint Behind It

Construction Project Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Job ID: PM Full time R-100361

What You’ll Do:

• Organize, review, update, maintain and post construction documents and drawings
• Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI)
• Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications
• Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
• Monitor material and equipment delivery status
• Maintain and distribute accurate project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
• Understand scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority
• Understand and assist with project schedule management
• Attend regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
• Obtain closeout information; gather punch list items; prepare as-built drawings; assist with warranty process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of project engineering experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Industry-related college degree
• Data center experience is strongly preferred

Skills:

• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong negotiation skills
• Business acumen and relationship building skills

Technology:

• Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
• Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.
• Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus ProgramComprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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