Entry-Level Project Engineer — Construction & PM

McGough; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join our team in Texas. You will support project management activities across pursuit, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, documentation and cost control, gaining hands-on experience on high-profile construction projects.

Your role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and growth within the project team while traveling to active sites as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree.
• Some Internship, education or field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements.
• Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions.
• Understand self-perform capabilities.
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist project team in soliciting and reviewing subcontractor bids.
• Assist in performing trade scope reviews.
• Assist superintendent and project manager with CPM scheduling.
• Learn and understand Last Planner system.
• Participate in daily/weekly work planning.
• Review all drawings and specifications.
• Upload/Download electronic documents and create shortcuts.
• Draft and process RFIs.
• Review and process shop drawings/submittals.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings.
• Assist in obtaining LEED documentation.
• Review subcontractor change requests.
• Review subcontractor invoices.
• Understand change document types (CCDs, PRs, ASIs).
• Assist in tracking labor costs.
• Assist in procurement and cost coding.
• Collect and report cost history data.
• Attend safety, foreman, coordination, start-up, and PACE meetings.
• Participate in punchlist and final as-built documentation.
• Attend company meetings and trainings.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Estimating experience

Scheduling experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree

Some Internship, education or field experience

Job description

McGough is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join our team in Texas. You will support project management activities across pursuit, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, documentation and cost control, gaining hands-on experience on high-profile construction projects.

Your role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and growth within the project team while traveling to active sites as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.