Project Engineer – 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

Project Engineer- Fort Hood

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Work Location: Fort Hood, TX***

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary: The Project Engineer provides engineering, construction management, and contract administration support for federal construction projects at Fort Hood, TX. The selected candidate will support the Government by reviewing contractor performance, monitoring project schedules, evaluating quality assurance activities, managing construction documentation, and providing technical guidance throughout project execution. The Project Engineer will work closely with Government personnel, contractors, designers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, federal regulations, and applicable engineering standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review Quality Assurance work for technical accuracy and completeness, and providing technical guidance on plan, specification and applicable code interpretation.
• Review contractor schedules for conformance with sound construction methodology, sequencing, and contract compliance.
• Review and documentation of principal construction features, requirements, plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings in terms of field construction conditions, and for contract compliance.
• Maintain situational awareness of contractor project activities, planned work, and necessary Government actions to prevent Government caused delays to construction progress.
• Review of proposed changes in scopes of work and preparation of expert information to the Government’s negotiation team for adjustments to project requirements, cost and duration.
• Assist in the preparation of negotiation and change order management documents.
• Consulting expertise in construction contract administration, construction management, and acquisition management.
• Advise the Government in contract administration matters and Federal Regulations pertaining to construction acquisition.
• Review of proposed changes to designs, specifications, and schedules to accommodate conditions at construction sites, or to expedite construction.
• Partner with Contractor counterparts for successful project execution; emphasize a good working professional relationship with all contractor and stakeholder personnel. Maintain the common goal for successful performance of the project.
• Manage input in RMS (Resident Management System) for submittals, RFI, data tracking
• Perform BCOES and plan in hand reviews.
• Prepare briefing materials for stakeholder engagements and present project background and status as often as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering, architecture, construction management, or project management experience; OR ten (10) years of experience successfully managing construction projects.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, or other federal construction programs preferred.
• Experience with Military Construction (MILCON), Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with construction contract administration, quality assurance, project controls, scheduling, and change management.
• Experience with Resident Management System (RMS) required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), EM 385-1-1, and other federal construction regulations and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, shop drawings, and technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify