Project Engineer (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to join our on-site team. This role supports the project management group, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking submittals, schedules, and cost data to help deliver high‑quality commercial construction projects.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in construction management or engineering, have internship experience, and are eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Internship experience with a construction company preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Austin Commercial cannot sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Notifies subcontractors of start dates and expedites deliveries to avoid delays.
• Prepares quantity take-offs during proposed changes.
• Oversees submittal schedule and logs; coordinates with subcontractors, architects and superintendents; expedites submittals when necessary.
• Prepares reports: material logs, submittal logs, RFIs, drawings and long-lead items logs.
• Verifies monthly subcontractor payment requests.
• Locates suppliers and reviews invoices for quantity, quality and price of materials.
• Responds to RFIs from owners and subs; routes information to field team.
• Compiles close-out documents including as-builts and warranties.
• Assists in estimating with detailed cost estimates; may help with value engineering.
• Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in company Safety & Health Manual.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Internship experience

OSHA 30-Hour Training

Legal work authorization

Education

B.S. in construction management/science/engineering

Job description

Project Engineer (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: PROJE032391

• Posted : July 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Houston, TX, USA

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking Project Engineers to join ourHouston, TX team . We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities:

1. Notifies subcontractors of commencement dates; solicits delivery schedules from suppliers and expedites deliveries to avoid costly construction delays

2. Participates in the proposed changes process by preparing quantity take-offs

3. Assists in preparation of the submittal schedule as required to meet construction schedule and coordinates submissions with subcontractors; assumes overall responsibility for submittals, including checking for accuracy, transmittals to and from subcontractors, architects, and superintendents, and maintains logs; expedites delivery of submittals when necessary to avoid delays in construction; keeps project manager abreast of submissions that will impact schedule

4. Prepares and/or oversees preparation of a number of reports dealing with the project such as material logs, submittal logs, RFI logs, drawing logs and long- lead items log as required by owners and/or company operating procedures

5. Assists in the verification of monthly subcontractor payment requests

6. May assume a role in locating suppliers for various building materials; reviewsinvoices upon request to verify quantity, quality and prices for construction materials

7. Responds to requests for information (RFIs) from owners and subcontractors, preparing RFIs for the project architect and/or structural engineer of record when necessary to clarify technical issues concerning the project; ensures that informationreceived in response to RFIs is routed to the applicable field superintendent andsubcontractors

8. Assists in compiling close-out documents including as-built drawings, guarantees,warranties, service manuals and other related documents for delivery to the owner;may prepare Austin’s warranty for inclusion in this package and assist in preparing other close-out documents as assigned

9. When not assigned to a project, the PE II generally is assigned to the Estimating Department, preparing detailed cost estimates; may assist with value engineering activities and the pricing of those alternate procedures; interacts with a wide variety of construction professionals, including owner representatives, architects, structural engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.

10. Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in company’s Safety & Health Manual

11. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Internship experience with a construction company strongly preferred
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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