Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

Weitz; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weitz is seeking a Project Engineer in Houston to support project teams with document control, RFIs, submittals, and schedule coordination. You will prepare logs, assist with change orders, and help ensure plans and specs are followed.

Ideal candidates have an industry-related degree (or equivalent experience), prior internship or project engineering exposure, and strong MS Office skills. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Industry-related degree required; combination with education/experience may be considered.
• Prior construction internship or project engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, and post construction documents and drawings.
• Collaborate on RFIs and submittals for accuracy against plans.
• Assist inspections, audits, and non-conformance logs.
• Monitor material deliveries and maintain project logs.
• Support subcontractor changes and draft change orders.
• Assist schedule management and closeout activities.
• Prepare as-built drawings and assist with warranty processes.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description:

What You’ll Do: Organize, review, update, maintain, and post construction documents/drawings. Collaborate with project team to complete requests for information (RFI). Review submittals and other project documents for accuracy against plans and specifications. Assist in preparing inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log. Monitor material and equipment delivery status. Maintain and distribute accurate project logs. Understand scope of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements. Track subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and draft change orders within delegated authority. Understand and assist with project schedule management. Obtain closeout information, gather punch list items, prepare as-built drawings, and assist with warranty process.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience Industry related degree required, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous construction internship or experience in project engineering role is highly preferred.

Skills:

High level of initiative and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Detail-oriented and highly organized. Flexibility to balance competing needs. Ability to build positive relationships across the organization. Technology Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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