Entry-Level Project Engineer — Hands-On PM & Estimating

Colonial Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting seeks an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Dallas 114 operations based in West Texas. This launching pad role offers hands-on experience in project management, estimating, and career growth within an employee-owned organization.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, punch list management, RFIs/submittals, QA/QC support, labor control, material takeoffs, and coordinating warranties and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in construction management/engineering/science.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and apply them on the job.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety meetings.
• Create and manage punch lists.
• Support the QA/QC measures.
• Prepare RFIs and submittals.
• Labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance.
• Perform quantitative takeoffs for material ordering and support scheduling.
• Coordinate warranties and O&M tasks.
• Coordinate material with purchase orders and invoicing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Initiative

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Construction Engineering/Construction Science or comparable work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Performance Contracting seeks an entry-level Associate Project Engineer for its PCI Dallas 114 operations based in West Texas. This launching pad role offers hands-on experience in project management, estimating, and career growth within an employee-owned organization.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, punch list management, RFIs/submittals, QA/QC support, labor control, material takeoffs, and coordinating warranties and invoicing.