Field Project Engineer: Cost Control & Scheduling

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Quarterly bonus program

PTO and holidays

EAP and wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement and continuingEd

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing documentation, coordinating field and office workflows, and maintaining schedules, cost, and quantity data. This role bridges project management and field operations to improve schedule reliability and profitability.

Responsibilities include RFIs, submittals, cost tracking, and field data collection across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Science/Management/Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level to 3+ years of construction or infrastructure experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, HCSS/HeavyJob, and ability to learn project scheduling and cost control tools.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, utility drawings, specifications, and standard details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across field teams, PM staff, vendors, and owners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick field- or office-based decisions using available data.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFIs, submittals, subcontract documents, and preconstruction packages for PM review.
• Maintain job files, drawing logs, current plan sets, and digital project repositories.
• Assist PM with preconstruction turnover, procurement planning, and contract review.
• Solicit quotes and organize subcontractor/vendor proposals as needed.
• Track production quantities, cost codes, and job performance using HCSS/HeavyJob and Excel.
• Assist with preparing monthly pay estimates, verifying quantities, and reviewing tickets.
• Maintain redlines, as-builts, delays, and quantity adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct field visits to verify quantities, collect data, and support field operations.
• Support Superintendents with look-ahead schedules aligned to project budgets.
• Update the master project schedule with field progress and milestone changes.
• Coordinate survey requests, permits, utility locates, inspections, deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot plan discrepancies, material issues, and documentation needs with field teams.
• Order materials using correct job codes and quantities; verify delivery tickets and compliance.
• Maintain material logs, certification documents, and inventory coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for vendors and secondary support for subcontractor coordination.
• Track and document project materials throughout the installation lifecycle.
• Support owner, inspector, and designer communication through email and project portals.
• Maintain organized production sheets, meeting notes, schedule updates, and revision logs.
• Assist with traffic control plans, ROW permits, SWPPP, and municipal documentation.
• Prepare closeout packages, final quantities, as-builts, warranties, and subcontractor documentation.
• Support punch list coordination, tracking, and completion.
• Participate in Rocks, Scorecards, D10s, and project reporting requirements.
• Assist PM with lessons learned, revenue projections, and final documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organized

Manage multiple deadlines

Civil plans reading

Texas Driver’s License

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Science/Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

HCSS/HeavyJob

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing documentation, coordinating field and office workflows, and maintaining schedules, cost, and quantity data. This role bridges project management and field operations to improve schedule reliability and profitability.

Responsibilities include RFIs, submittals, cost tracking, and field data collection across multiple projects.