Onsite Project Engineer: Lead & Deliver Large Projects

Hensel Phelps; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision and dental insurance enrollment

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus program

Company cell phone or allowance

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

Cost of living adjustment (COLA) if/as

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Project Engineer to handle on-site project administration, cost control, and scheduling for large commercial construction projects. You will supervise office engineers and a jobsite administrator while coordinating with owners, trade partners, and architects to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural engineering or construction management background, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects. Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (Prolog, Primavera, AutoDesk).
• Preferred internships in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager and superintendents with data collection and monthly owner pay applications.
• Identify and resolve interface conflicts between the company and trade partners.
• Assist in interpreting drawings, specifications, RFIs and questions for the architect/engineer.
• Develop and manage cost control and labor recap with the PM and superintendent.
• Process and estimate potential change orders and requests for information.
• Assist in development and management of the project schedule.
• Support engineering details and special design efforts.
• Track and report project progress and perform production analysis.
• Manage timely acquisition of materials and equipment and field-initiated purchasing.
• Facilitate weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings and document minutes.
• Assist in margin analysis and maintaining project records in Book of 14.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings and quality control activities.
• Assist in interpreting BIM and VDC specifications.
• Mentor office engineers and the jobsite administrator.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Prolog

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Project Engineer to handle on-site project administration, cost control, and scheduling for large commercial construction projects. You will supervise office engineers and a jobsite administrator while coordinating with owners, trade partners, and architects to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural engineering or construction management background, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk.