Heavy Civil Project Engineer: Field & Office

Vensure Employer Solutions; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vensure Employer Solutions is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support civil construction and site development projects across TX. The role partners with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to keep projects on schedule and well-documented.

The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable in both office and field settings, with hands-on exposure to earthwork, utilities, site development, and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction, engineering, or related industry experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, or the aptitude to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the day-to-day execution of construction projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and tracking activities.
• Help align field operations with project schedules, milestones, and priorities.
• Follow up on outstanding action items to ensure projects remain on track.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and project records.
• Track and distribute updated plans, specifications, drawings, and revisions.
• Maintain organized project files and communication logs.
• Ensure field personnel always have access to current project information.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field crews to support efficient project execution.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to stay connected with project progress and field operations.
• Assist with layout coordination, quantity tracking, inspections, and problem-solving.
• Serve as a communication bridge between field teams and office staff.
• Monitor installed quantities, production rates, and project progress.
• Support daily reporting, cost tracking, forecasting, and project controls.
• Identify potential project risks and communicate issues proactively.
• Assist with job cost tracking and performance analysis.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Track procurement activities, material deliveries, and lead times.
• Ensure subcontractors remain aligned with project plans, schedules, and requirements.
• Assist with quality control processes and inspection coordination.
• Support project compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Help maintain accurate project documentation and records.

Skills

Construction experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Read/interpret plans

Education

Construction Management / Civil Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

HCSS

Job description

Vensure Employer Solutions is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support civil construction and site development projects across TX. The role partners with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to keep projects on schedule and well-documented.

The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and comfortable in both office and field settings, with hands-on exposure to earthwork, utilities, site development, and infrastructure projects.