Geotechnical Project Engineer – Dallas | Growth & PTO

KELLER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Keller in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support multiple projects on site, review field data, compile QC reports, and prepare submittals. You will help with bid preparations, estimates, and tracking change orders.

A Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and good communication are required, plus willingness to travel. This role emphasizes safety, quality assurance, and collaboration with field staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with 2+ years industry experience (or 4 years in lieu).
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands project and contract requirements.
• Prepares and compiles information and documentation for project and contractual requirements.
• Alerts the Superintendent and Project Manager of potential project impact relating to resource management, crew make-up/size and other essential items pertaining to the project.
• Responsible for material and quantity take-offs, scoping documents, terms and conditions, and delivery as applicable to support the procurement process.
• Responsible for production analysis.
• Accountable for the submittal process on the project, including design calculations (if applicable), data reports and as-built drawings, reviewing production drawings and specifications, and scheduling layout.
• Responsible for the project Quality Assurance/Quality Control program including tests and data analysis from automated computer/software systems.
• Assists in preparing blue book documentation (JHA, PSP, etc) and pre-planning meeting
• Ensures work is in compliance with contract requirements, and project plans and specifications.
• Assists in mentoring field engineers.
• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.
• Works with Project Manager to track and log any changes to the project and identifies changes that need to be escalated.
• Collects necessary documentation to identify and determine impact of potential contract changes, disputes, and claims.
• Analyzes targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports.
• Creates and obtains approval of the initial budget and subsequent updates/changes.
• Reviews weekly job cost summaries and advises the Project Manager.
• Collaborates with pre-construction and the project team to manage the job transition process, communicate project requirements, and develop the initial procurement plans and budgets.
• Gathers monthly financial reports and participates in recap reviews.
• Tracks production quantities for revenue billing.
• Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
• In the event of a safety incident, work in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
• Assists in resolving all quality nonconformance issues.
• Exercises stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.
• The responsibilities listed above are minimum expectations for role. Additional tasks, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned at any time as needed to support branch and company objectives.

Skills

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Keller in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support multiple projects on site, review field data, compile QC reports, and prepare submittals. You will help with bid preparations, estimates, and tracking change orders.

A Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree and good communication are required, plus willingness to travel. This role emphasizes safety, quality assurance, and collaboration with field staff.