Project Engineer (Civil TX)

Keeley Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking a Project Engineer for our Civil Group. The role supports project teams, coordinates documentation, and helps manage schedules and submittals on civil projects.

The candidate will participate in meetings with subcontractors and owners, assist with bids and estimates, and ensure safety and compliance across site activities. A Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management and internship experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least six months of internship experience in construction.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work and documentation between project team members.
• Assist with bid solicitation and estimate functions.
• Prepare and maintain submittal/RFI logs for construction projects.
• Plan and prepare detailed project schedules up to three months in advance.
• Participate in required construction meetings with subs, designers, and owners.
• Ensure safety, quality, and site condition compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Construction internship (6 months)

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Engineer for our Civil Group in Dallas, TX.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate work, documentation, and correspondence between all project team members.
• Assistin bid solicitation and estimatefunctions.
• Adhere to OSHA and Company safety requirements.
• Prepare andmaintainsubmittal/RFI logs for construction projects based on project drawings andspecifications.
• Document and communicate scope changes and other related project impacts to project team.
• Coordinate thechangeproposal, review, and submissionprocess.
• Participate in all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, designers, andowners.
• Capable ofplanning and preparing detailed projectschedules forup to three months in advance, ensuring alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Activelyparticipatesin job shadowing with Superintendents and Project Managers to gain hands-on experience and a clear understanding of role expectations andrequiredskill sets.
• Reads and interprets project plans ordemonstratesa willingness to learn, ensuring comprehension of scheduled tasks and how they are to be executed on-site.
• Understands and performs administrative processes such as obtaining permits, meeting contractual obligations (e.g., submittals, insurance, bonds, billing, closeout documentation), timekeeping, progress reporting,billingand collections, managing subcontracts, processing accounts payable, and handling change orders.
• Proactivelyidentifiesand addresses potential issues related to safety, quality, and site conditions, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of six months of applicable internship experience in the construction industry or equivalent work experience .
• Must be willing to travel as needed.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.

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