Project Engineer

McGough Construction CO, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough Construction CO, LLC in Dallas is seeking an Entry-level Project Engineer to support the project management team with early‑career responsibilities. You will assist with pursuit, preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling and documentation to help deliver projects efficiently.

You will gain hands‑on experience in estimating, BIM coordination, and coordination meetings while developing communication and organizational skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree.
• Some Internship, education or field experience.
• Estimated: Estimating and field experience preferred.
• Scheduling experience.
• Bilingual with ability to communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pursuit, preconstruction and business development; support understanding of prospective projects.
• Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions.
• Understand self-performed work, warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services.
• Estimating and bidding: perform quantity take-offs; assist in soliciting and reviewing subcontractor bids; assist in trade scope reviews.
• Scheduling: assist CPM scheduling; learn Last Planner; participate in daily/weekly work planning.
• Project documentation: review drawings/specs; manage RFIs; review shop drawings/submittals; BIM coordination meetings.
• Subcontract management: review change requests and invoices.
• Cost control: understand CCDs/PRs/ASIs; track labor costs; assist procurement and cost coding; report cost history.
• Project meetings: attend safety, coordination, start-up, PACE, and post-construction meetings; draft minutes.
• Other responsibilities: contribute to North Dakota Regional Team; support business development; Lean activities.

Skills

Bilingual

Collaboration

Detail‑oriented

Multitasking

Self-starter

Excel

Communication

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating

Last Planner system

CPM scheduling

BIM coordination

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

The Project Engineer position is an entry‑level position in the project management career path. Responsibilities including: assisting in project management tasks as assigned by project management team and development of skills and progressively take on more responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Four-year degree in Construction Management or related degree
• Some Internship, education or field experience
• Preferred: Estimating and field experience
• Scheduling experience
• Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English
• Skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills, including Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Pursuit, Preconstruction and Business Development Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Participate in QA/AC page turn sessions
• McGough Self-Performed Work Understand self-perform capabilities Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools and services
• Estimating and Bidding Perform quantity take-offs Assist project team in soliciting and reviewing subcontractor bids Assist in performing trade scope reviews
• Scheduling Assist superintendent and project manager with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling Learn and understand Last Planner system Participate in daily/weekly work planning
• Project Documentation Review all drawings and specifications Upload/Download electronic documents and create shortcuts Draft and process Requests for Information (RFI) Review and process shop drawings/submittals Participate in BIM coordination meetings Assist in obtaining any LEED documentation
• Subcontract Management Assist project team in reviewing and processing subcontractor change requests Assist project team in reviewing subcontractor invoices
• Cost Control Understand change document types and appropriate uses (CCDs, PRs, ASIs, etc.) Assist superintendent in tracking labor costs Assist superintendent with material procurement and cost coding Collect and report cost history data as directed
• Project Meetings Attend all project and company safety meetings Attend foreman's meetings and draft meeting minutes Attend construction coordination meetings and draft meeting minutes Participate in start-up meetings Participate in PACE meetings Post-Construction Participate in punchlist process and monitor progress Assist superintendent and project manager in preparing final as-built plans and documentation
• Other Responsibilities Actively contribute as a member of the North Dakota Regional Team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.) Establish relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings Attend any training - personal and/or professional development - that is relevant to the position Attend company-sponsored events Support and follow standard of work Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way
• Other responsibilities as assigned

OFFICE AND TRAVEL

Regular travel to jobsites is necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee's work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts. Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!