Construction Project Engineer: Path to PM & Procore Mastery

The Burt Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burt Group is looking for an organized, proactive Project Engineer to join a high-performing team where you’ll play an essential role in keeping projects moving and teams aligned from kickoff to closeout.

You’ll work closely with our Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain tight document control, and ensure our projects are delivered successfully from beginning to end.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities on active job sites.
• Clear oral and written communication skills across internal teams, clients, design teams, and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project start-up and closeout procedures, permit procurement, utility setups, and daily subcontractor scheduling and deliveries.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and plan revisions in Procore; track material lead times; update project directories; and keep field teams equipped with accurate plans and specs.
• Support the Project Manager with owner/subcontractor change orders, change order logs, contingency tracking, and reviewing subcontractor invoices and monthly pay applications in Sage 100.
• Attend all project kick-off, trade partner, and safety meetings; track meeting minutes; support quality control efforts and participate in final punch walks to drive items to completion.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Clear oral and written communication

Organizational and multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Sage 100

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Burt Group is looking for an organized, proactive Project Engineer to join a high-performing team where you’ll play an essential role in keeping projects moving and teams aligned from kickoff to closeout.

You’ll work closely with our Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain tight document control, and ensure our projects are delivered successfully from beginning to end.