Project Engineer: Path to PM with Estimating & RFI

Aperture Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperture Group, an established general contractor, is opening an office in Austin and seeks a project engineer with 2–4 years of GC experience. You won’t do design; you will read plans, manage RFIs and submittals, and assist with estimating and budgeting, staying involved from preconstruction through closeout.

Join a small team with exposure across TI, ground-up and life sciences projects, and build toward a Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project engineer experience with a commercial GC
• Hands-on experience reading plans and managing RFIs and submittals
• Estimating and budgeting experience with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent on commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents across architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical scopes
• Manage RFIs, submittals and shop drawings, and keep project logs and records accurate
• Assist with estimating, budgeting and cost tracking, including change orders and their cost impact
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Support project schedules and flag conflicts early
• Help manage permitting with municipalities and design teams
• Coordinate inspections and testing, and help resolve field issues

Skills

Reading plans

RFI management

Submittals management

Estimating

Budgeting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Construction Science/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Procore

Job description

Aperture Group, an established general contractor, is opening an office in Austin and seeks a project engineer with 2–4 years of GC experience. You won’t do design; you will read plans, manage RFIs and submittals, and assist with estimating and budgeting, staying involved from preconstruction through closeout.

Join a small team with exposure across TI, ground-up and life sciences projects, and build toward a Project Manager role.