Senior Project Engineer

Performance Contracting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for its PCI 115 Houston operations based in Pasadena, TX. The role focuses on engineering oversight, scheduling, and coordination with field teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The position requires 4–7 years of project management experience in construction, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication skills. Local travel and relocation may be required; safety responsibilities apply across all tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires 4–7 years’ experience managing construction projects.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong reading of drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative.
• Willing to travel or relocate based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance.
• Prepare RFI’s and submittals.
• Quantitative takeoffs to verify estimates and order materials.
• Create and implement job schedules and coordinate with field supervisors and foremen.
• Create and manage punch lists and job closeout documentation.
• Support QA/QC measures in the project.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for its PCI 115 Houston operations based in Pasadena, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance
• Prepare RFI’s and submittals
• Quantitative takeoffs to verify estimates, order materials, and price change orders
• Create and implement job schedules and coordinate with field supervisors and foremen
• Create and manage punch lists and job closeout documentation
• Support the Quality Control measures outlined in the QA/QC program
• Assist in other duties as assigned

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 4-7 years’ experience managing construction projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
• Possess a clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in the technical job functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
• Strong customer service skills and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to prioritize and multitask while handling multiple projects concurrently
• Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative
• Works well under pressure and deadlines
• Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Experience with different scopes of constructionpreferred
• Experience managing specialty scopes of construction
• OSHA certification
• Local to Houston area
• Willing to travel or relocate based on project needs

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.