Project Engineer - Heavy Industrial - Traveling

Big-D Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance

401k with match

PTO & Holidays

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Houston is seeking a Project Engineer-Traveling. This role involves reviewing submittals, managing procurement logs, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and 2 to 4 years of experience in Heavy Industrial construction. The position offers comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 401k with match, and paid time off. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and are encouraged to apply promptly.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Heavy Industrial construction projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Drive to build and manage great projects.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review submittals.
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs.
• Maintain construction drawings and assist in quality assurance.
• Monitor safety standards on the job site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project cost monitoring

Safety compliance

Construction schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Project Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought‑after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard‑working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Project Engineer-Traveling to join our team of construction professionals. This is a traveling role.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review submittals
• Write and track RFIs and process or assist in change orders
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas and minutes
• Maintain construction drawings, provide marketing assistance as required
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with subcontract and schedule administration
• Keep up-to-date on construction drawings and as‑builts
• Prepare and manage procurement tracking logs to correlate with the project schedule and the demands of the project
• Keep up-to-date on submittals, RFIs and responses, project changes & work progress, especially the items that could delay project or cause a loss, if installed incorrectly
• Maintain the electronic and hard copy project folders as requested by the project manager
• Provide the required up‑to‑date copies of drawings and specifications to subcontractors
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assist superintendent in verifying that all materials installed coincide with the approved submittals
• Ensure that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and especially in photos
• File hard or electronic inspection reports, test reports, etc.
• Participate in the job closeout process
• Monitor and enforce, along with project team, safety and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and site visitors
• Assist the project manager in continually monitoring job cost reports by making certain that proper quantities are entered and cost projections are accurate; also account for all possible subcontractor cost impacts to the budget
• Understand the logic of a schedule and work with the project team, as requested, to ensure that the detailed construction CPM schedule is met
• Assist the project team to create, manage, and modify subcontract agreement and/or purchase order
• Coordinate with the project manager to track master subcontract agreements and ensure that the office receives signed agreements back

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related degree
• 2 to 4 years of related experience working on Heavy Industrial construction projects (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Attention to detail
• A drive to build great projects
• Sponsorship of any kind is not available for this position at this time

Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans
• Employer Contribution into an HSA
• 401k with match
• Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other supplemental benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. Travel required.