Project Engineer

Vaughn Construction; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction, a regional commercial builder in Texas, seeks an entry to mid-level project administrator to support the Project Manager and Superintendent. You will help manage information flow, RFIs, shop drawings, and procurement for education, healthcare, and research facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a four-year degree in construction or engineering, plus two semesters of internship in commercial construction, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Internship of at least two semesters in commercial construction with increasing duties.
• Solid understanding of project information, procurement, and document control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in directing project admin and technical work.
• Manage project information, RFIs, and design team responses.
• Process shop drawings and product data.
• Lead the material procurement process.
• Assist with subcontract and purchase order development.
• Participate in quality control activities.
• Maintain project logs and official documentation.

Skills

Construction basics

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Procurement

Education

Four-year degree in construction or engineering

Two semesters internship in commercial construction

Job description

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in providing the overall administrative and technical direction of a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and processes project information, requests for information, and design team responses.
• Processes shop drawings, product data.
• Leads the material procurement process.
• Assists with subcontract and purchase order development.
• Participates in quality control.
• Expedites distribution of documents to all involved parties.
• Maintains official project logs and documentation files.
• Team member of the Safety Leadership Engagement Program.

Education and Training

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of two semesters interning in the commercial construction industry with progressively demanding duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of construction practices, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Basic leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage and execute the material procurement process.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 281-520-7513, email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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