Project Engineer

The Contractor Consultants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA retirement plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Career development and OSHA training

Company-provided tech package

Safety equipment

Employee referral bonuses

Team events

Job summary

AEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support commercial construction and interiors projects in Dallas, onsite. This full-time role partners with Project Managers to track ambitious builds, manage submittals, and keep schedules on track.

You will review drawings and contracts, coordinate shop drawings, and draft change orders while maintaining clear client communications and field updates. A collaborative, growth-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and locate project scope within complex construction drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of tracking multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong motivation to learn, ask questions, and offer support to team members.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, project contracts, and initial submittal data to identify complete scopes of work.
• Coordinate and verify shop drawings to ensure total accuracy relative to bid specifications and client agreements.
• Monitor active project schedules, track critical deadlines, and proactively alert Project Managers to potential areas of concern.
• Draft detailed Change Orders in Sage construction software to account for scope revisions accurately.
• Collaborate directly with Project Managers to manage client communications, daily project updates, and field reports.
• Verify that all specialized interior installation materials are ordered and delivered on schedule before installation.

Skills

Construction drawing reading

Project coordination

Organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage construction management

Job description

Project Engineer – Commercial Construction Project Support

• Company: AEC, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $75+per year. Hiring Salary will be based on work experience and skill set. (Performance-based bonus eligible)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Construction & Interiors
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

Job Overview

• Company: AEC, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $75+per year. Hiring Salary will be based on work experience and skill set. (Performance-based bonus eligible)
• Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Construction & Interiors
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will play an integral role in supporting complex commercial construction projects alongside our Project Managers. This dynamic position gives you the platform to track high-impact builds, refine your project management expertise, and grow within a supportive environment with no ceilings to your career potential. You will join a collaborative culture focused on team success and solving our clients' toughest pre-construction challenges.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Review construction drawings, project contracts, and initial submittal data to identify complete scopes of work.
• Coordinate and verify shop drawings to ensure total accuracy relative to bid specifications and client agreements.
• Monitor active project schedules, track critical deadlines, and proactively alert Project Managers to potential areas of concern.
• Draft detailed Change Orders in Sage construction software to account for scope revisions accurately.
• Collaborate directly with Project Managers to manage client communications, daily project updates, and field reports.
• Verify that all specialized interior installation materials are ordered and delivered on schedule before installation.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of related experience supporting commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and locate project scope within complex construction drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of tracking multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong motivation to learn, ask questions, and offer support to team members.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Familiarity with Sage construction management software or similar project management tools.
• Practical background or experience in commercial carpentry, trade estimation, or interior finishes.

Compensation & Benefits

• IRA retirement savings program featuring employer matching and profit-sharing options.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance options along with a bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Paid time off package covering vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Career development through technical training, OSHA certifications, and paid apprenticeship programs.
• Company-provided tech package, safety equipment, employee referral bonuses, and regular team events.

About Us

AEC specializes in commercial construction and interiors, providing an empowering workplace where highly motivated individuals thrive. We reward hard work, foster continuous career advancement, and focus on delivering exceptional problem-solving support to our commercial clients. Learn more about us at aeccorp.com.

AEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.