Project Engineer: Own Submittals, Schedule & Field Delivery

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to grow ownership of technical documentation, coordinating complex scopes, and driving project controls with more autonomy.

You will lead submittal workflows, manage RFIs, and work with field teams to ensure timely material delivery and inspection readiness. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to cost and schedule strategy, and support change management with a deeper understanding of contract impacts.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of construction experience or internships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly CPM schedule updates and contribute to scheduling strategy.
• Manage submittal workflows end-to-end for timely approvals aligned with milestones.
• Own the submittal log and proactively resolve documentation gaps or delays.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules with vendors and subs.
• Oversee material inspections and ensure contract-compliant submittals.
• Manage the RFI process: drafting, tracking, and drawing updates; resolve conflicts.
• Facilitate subcontractor preconstruction meetings and ensure readiness.
• Support safety planning and lead SOS Program initiatives with field teams.
• Monitor the Quality Control Program and propose improvements.
• Manage assigned budgets and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and validate data for monthly owner and subcontractor pay apps.
• Lead field purchasing and production analysis for project decisions.
• Drive project closeout activities and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Support and document change management; assess cost/schedule impacts.
• Mentor Project Engineer I and assist onboarding of new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering degree

Construction experience

Education

B.A./B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to grow ownership of technical documentation, coordinating complex scopes, and driving project controls with more autonomy.

You will lead submittal workflows, manage RFIs, and work with field teams to ensure timely material delivery and inspection readiness. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to cost and schedule strategy, and support change management with a deeper understanding of contract impacts.