Onsite Construction Project Engineer – Futures Program

HITT Contracting Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. invites graduates to join its prestigious HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE). The one-year, on-site development combines mentorship, hands-on learning, and a clear path to promotion to assistant superintendent or assistant project manager.

You will shadow experienced superintendents, gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, documentation, safety, and subcontractor coordination while advancing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Military experience or an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Business is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.
• Passion for the construction industry and on-site work.
• Ability to learn sector- and project-specific software systems (Office 365, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards).

Responsibilities

• Commit to being fully onsite for the 12-month training program and shadow daily operations.
• Participate in performance reviews on a 4-month cadence.
• Assist Project Managers with budgeting and client management as needed.
• Set up and maintain jobsite office and records (directory, logs, reports, drawings).
• Update as-built drawings and interpret basic coordination drawings.
• Support safety program with weekly meetings and required safety reports.
• Contribute to schedule updates and coordination with subcontractors.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Integrity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Military experience or a degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

ProCore

Adobe Suite

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. invites graduates to join its prestigious HITT Futures Program as a commercial construction project engineer (PE). The one-year, on-site development combines mentorship, hands-on learning, and a clear path to promotion to assistant superintendent or assistant project manager.

You will shadow experienced superintendents, gain exposure to budgeting, scheduling, documentation, safety, and subcontractor coordination while advancing your professional skills.