Project Engineer - Laredo

Spencer Construction; Zapata (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spencer Construction in Tucson HQ is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and manage on-site construction activities, ensuring quality and safety.

You will support project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and client pay estimates, while coordinating with field personnel and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget. Travel is required 85–90% across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year in construction engineering, field support, or related role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction-specific software platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls to ensure compliance with contracts, budgets, schedules, and job costing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Support monthly forecasting, cost tracking, and preparation of client pay estimates.
• Oversee material deliveries for quality, quantity, and contract compliance.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Represent the company in project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients.
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure efficient and aligned project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multi-project management

Contract & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction software platforms

Job description

Company Overview

Spencer Construction is a full-service heavy civil and security infrastructure contractor, delivering complex, large-scale projects throughout the Southwest and beyond. Our core competencies include earthwork, concrete construction, steel erection, and other mission-critical infrastructure services.

Our foundation is built on deep industry expertise, driven by a leadership team with decades of combined experience. We are committed to excellence and innovation in every project we undertake.

Our mission is clear: to build and safeguard America through the development, enhancement, and maintenance of border infrastructure, community assets, and heavy civil works.

We are guided by three core values-People. Building. Business. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and strengthen the relationships we forge with clients, partners, and communities.

Job Summary

Our Project Engineers are responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing on-site construction activities, ensuring every detail meets our high standards of quality and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage project controls to ensure compliance with contracts, budgets, schedules, and job costing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Support monthly forecasting, cost tracking, and preparation of client pay estimates.
• Oversee material deliveries for quality, quantity, and contract compliance.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Represent the company in project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients.
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure efficient and aligned project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction engineering, field support, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, or Management), or a related field - or equivalent relevant job experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact clearly and effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and familiarity with construction-specific software platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Work Environment & Location

• This position travel is required 85% - 90% of the time throughout Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California
• Office Location: Tucson Headquarters

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spencer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spencer Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need