Project Engineer

Penhall International; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penhall Company is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Major Projects group and support the execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure. You’ll help manage field operations, track costs, and maintain project documentation to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

We value strong communication, organization, and collaboration with estimating, safety, and equipment teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience).
• 2-6+ years of experience in construction, preferably in heavy civil, infrastructure, or self-perform environments.
• Experience supporting field operations, cost tracking, and project coordination.
• Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, demolition, or concrete-related construction environments preferred.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of cost tracking, job costing, and project reporting.
• Experience supporting scheduling and field coordination efforts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with construction management software is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with field crews, management, and clients.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of large-scale construction projects using sound project management principles and methodologies.
• Assist with daily field operations, including coordination of labor, equipment, and production tracking.
• Develop a strong understanding of project plans, specifications, and subcontract requirements to support execution.
• Track production, costs, and manhours against budget; assist with job cost reporting, forecasting, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Support scheduling efforts, including development of project schedules and short-term lookaheads; coordinate sequencing with field teams and general contractors.
• Identify field issues, risks, and inefficiencies; assist in developing and implementing solutions.
• Assist with contract administration, including review of contract documents, RFIs, change orders, and delay notices.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, and daily reports.
• Ensure field teams are working from current document revisions and maintain version control.
• Collaborate with internal teams including estimating, safety, and equipment to support project success.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all project-specific safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Penhall Company has been shaping the future of concrete services for over 65 years. As the nation's leader in concrete cutting, coring, scanning, and demolition, and ranked 3rd in Demolition by ENR's 2023 Top Specialty Contractors, we deliver more than just expertise-we deliver results. With safety at the core of our operations and state-of-the-art technology in our hands, we ensure every project is executed with precision, efficiency, and care. At Penhall Company, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Every single Penhall Company employee moves our company forward. If you are self-motivated and find a job well-done to be the ultimate reward, you'll fit right in! We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D/LTD insurance; paid sick leave, paid vacation, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with contribution; Employee Assistance Program and a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Position Description

The Project Engineer will support the execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects within Penhall Company's Major Projects group. This role assists in managing field operations, tracking costs, coordinating schedules, and maintaining project documentation. The Project Engineer serves as a key liaison between field teams, project management, and client stakeholders to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of large-scale construction projects using sound project management principles and methodologies.
• Assist with daily field operations, including coordination of labor, equipment, and production tracking.
• Develop a strong understanding of project plans, specifications, and subcontract requirements to support execution.
• Track production, costs, and manhours against budget; assist with job cost reporting, forecasting, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Support scheduling efforts, including development of project schedules and short-term lookaheads; coordinate sequencing with field teams and general contractors.
• Identify field issues, risks, and inefficiencies; assist in developing and implementing solutions.
• Assist with contract administration, including review of contract documents, RFIs, change orders, and delay notices.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including drawings, submittals, RFIs, and daily reports.
• Ensure field teams are working from current document revisions and maintain version control.
• Collaborate with internal teams including estimating, safety, and equipment to support project success.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all project-specific safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Ability to identify field and project challenges and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Project Coordination: Supports planning, execution, and tracking of project activities across field and office teams.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing project demands, environments, and priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in cost tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Position Requirements Qualifications:

• Need to Have and Nice to Have: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience).
• 2-6+ years of experience in construction, preferably in heavy civil, infrastructure, or self-perform environments.
• Experience supporting field operations, cost tracking, and project coordination.
• Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, demolition, or concrete-related construction environments preferred.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of cost tracking, job costing, and project reporting.
• Experience supporting scheduling and field coordination efforts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with construction management software is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with field crews, management, and clients.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to walk job sites and navigate active construction environments. May be required to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to travel and work on project sites nationwide as needed.

Work Environment & Travel:

Remote work flexibility based on project phase and business needs. Travel is required and driven by project demands rather than a fixed schedule. Assignments may include short-term site visits, intermittent travel, or extended onsite presence. Per diem, lodging, and travel accommodations provided as applicable. Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required to meet project deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer Legal Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a))

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Penhall Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.

AI-Assisted Hiring and Automated Decision Tool Disclosure

The Company may use Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), machine learning technologies, and/or automated decision-making tools to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including reviewing applications, resumes, assessments, and candidate qualifications. These tools are used to support the evaluation process and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions. All employment decisions are ultimately made by qualified Company representatives. The Company maintains human oversight of hiring decisions and does not permit automated systems to make final employment determinations independently. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local employment, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws. The Company does not intentionally use AI systems in a manner that unlawfully discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations, alternative evaluation methods, or additional information regarding the Company's use of automated tools by contacting Human Resources. Where required by applicable law, the Company may provide additional notices regarding the use of automated decision-making tools, data practices, retention periods, or bias audit information.

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