Project Engineer - Federal Construction (Fort Hood)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support federal construction programs at Fort Hood, TX.

The role focuses on engineering, construction management, and contract administration to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and contract requirements. You will review contractor performance, manage documentation, coordinate with government and contractors, and prepare briefings.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Experience with federal construction programs (USACE/DoD) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related regs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Review QA work for technical accuracy and code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance and contract compliance.
• Document principal construction features, plans, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Monitor project activities to prevent government-caused delays.
• Assist in changes, negotiations, and change-order management.
• Advise government on contract administration and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and stakeholders for project execution.
• Manage inputs in RMS for submittals and RFIs.
• Prepare briefing materials and present project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

RMS knowledge

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RMS (Resident Management System)

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support federal construction programs at Fort Hood, TX.

The role focuses on engineering, construction management, and contract administration to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and contract requirements. You will review contractor performance, manage documentation, coordinate with government and contractors, and prepare briefings.