Field Project Engineer: Heavy Civil & Security Construction

Gibraltar Fabrication; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication is seeking a Project Engineer to support daily field operations on heavy civil and perimeter security construction projects. This field-based role collaborates with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, subcontractors, and partners to coordinate technical requirements, track progress, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and schedule compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, managing RFIs and submittals, tracking costs, and preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil or perimeter security construction.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and scheduling.
• RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost tracking experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project documents.
• Coordinate with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs and assist with resolving technical and field-related issues.
• Monitor field progress against schedules, milestones, and contractual requirements.
• Verify quantities, materials, installed work, and field conditions.
• Track submittals, material approvals, inspections, testing, and other project requirements.
• Assist with project cost tracking, estimates, change orders, and quantity documentation.
• Perform field observations to verify work is complete per drawings and quality requirements.
• Identify conflicts, delays, constructability issues, and project risks and help develop solutions.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports and project records.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical requirements to field and project teams.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with project personnel and third parties.
• Assist PM and Superintendent with planning, budgeting, procurement, and closeout.
• Create and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and maintain WBS and resources.

Skills

Construction drawings

Project documentation

Scheduling

Field coordination

RFIs & submittals

Excel & PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6 Professional

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gibraltar Fabrication is seeking a Project Engineer to support daily field operations on heavy civil and perimeter security construction projects. This field-based role collaborates with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, subcontractors, and partners to coordinate technical requirements, track progress, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and schedule compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, managing RFIs and submittals, tracking costs, and preparing