Construction Project Engineer- El Paso, TX

Gibralter Border Barriers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibralter Border Barriers seeks a Construction Project Engineer to provide on-site support for security barrier installation and civil construction. You will work with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to coordinate field operations, document progress, manage schedules, and track costs.

The role emphasizes adherence to plans, specifications, budgets, and OSHA safety requirements while collaborating with licensed engineers to resolve technical questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of construction management experience.
• Experience using Procore is required.
• Knowledge of site safety and construction quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site support to project managers and superintendents.
• Review drawings, site plans, and specs for execution.
• Coordinate field activities including earthwork, foundations, and utilities.
• Verify layouts, elevations, and line/grade per plans.
• Monitor progress and manage potential schedule delays.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, drawings, and docs in Procore.
• Track material use, project costs, and change orders.
• Coordinate procurement with vendors and contractors.
• Communicate with subcontractors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Assist engineers to ensure work follows approved drawings.

Skills

Procore

Project management

Reading drawings

MS Office

Stakeholder coordination

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

The Construction Project Engineer provides on-site support for the planning, coordination, and execution of security barrier installation and civil construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders, this position supports daily field operations, project documentation, scheduling, material coordination, cost tracking, and quality control. The Construction Project Engineer helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.

Candidates must possess a valid and active New Mexico Contractor’s License to be considered for this position. This is a mandatory qualification and is not negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-site support to Project Managers and Superintendents in coordinating and monitoring security barrier installation and civil construction activities.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, site plans, specifications, and contractual requirements to facilitate project execution.
• Coordinate field activities involving site preparation, earthwork, grading, excavation, foundations, underground utilities, drainage systems, and security barrier installations.
• Verify field measurements, layouts, elevations, alignment, and line and grade requirements for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction progress, collaborate with field crews and subcontractors, and identify potential scheduling conflicts or operational delays.
• Prepare, process, and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, drawings, and other project documentation using Procore.
• Perform quantity take-offs, monitor material usage and project costs, and support change order management, progress reporting, and pay applications.
• Work with Purchasing, vendors, and suppliers to facilitate timely procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and project components.
• Communicate with subcontractors, inspectors, utility representatives, customers, and other stakeholders to coordinate project requirements and resolve field-related concerns.
• Collaborate with licensed engineers and design professionals to address technical questions and ensure construction follows approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate required inspections, geotechnical and materials testing, and other quality control activities.
• Evaluate construction quality and adherence to applicable building codes, industry standards, public agency requirements, and project specifications.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations, including excavation, trenching, traffic control, and heavy equipment operations.
• Identify and report project risks, material shortages, construction issues, and opportunities to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain accurate project records, including daily reports, inspection documentation, correspondence, and progress updates.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, as-built documentation, and required project records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and installation practices associated with security barriers, perimeter protection systems, and civil construction projects.
• Understanding of site preparation, earthwork, grading, excavation, concrete foundations, underground utilities, and drainage systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, site plans, specifications, surveying data, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of construction project management processes, including scheduling, RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, and project closeout.
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Competency in performing quantity take-offs, monitoring material usage, and supporting cost tracking, estimates, and pay applications.
• Familiarity with construction quality control, inspection procedures, materials testing, and applicable industry standards.
• Understanding of construction safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing technical information, monitoring construction activities, and maintaining project documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Sound judgment and initiative in anticipating project needs, identifying potential issues, and adapting to changing field conditions and operational priorities.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively in an active construction environment.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of construction management experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience using Procore required.
• Two (2) years of experience in construction, project engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred. Relevant internships or cooperative education experience may be considered.
• Previous involvement with security barrier installation, perimeter protection systems, civil construction, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience coordinating field operations, subcontractors, construction materials, and project schedules preferred.
• Practical experience managing RFIs, submittals, quantity take-offs, change orders, and construction project documentation preferred.Familiarity with construction inspections, geotechnical and materials testing, and project closeout procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable public works standards, including Department of Transportation (DOT), municipal, AASHTO, or FHWA requirements preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed on-site at assigned construction projects, including field offices and active construction areas