Senior Project Engineer — Lead Commercial Construction

South Bay Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Construction in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage documentation, coordinate subcontractors, assist with scheduling and budgeting, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to deliver on time and within budget while upholding quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with general contractor on commercial projects (office, retail, healthcare, industrial, or mixed-use).
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and contract documents.
• Experience reading Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications for completeness and constructability.
• Track project progress and communicate updates to the project team.
• Manage and/or facilitate project permitting with municipalities and design/subcontractor teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, logs, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing change orders and maintaining project records.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure adherence to the project timeline.
• Assist in identifying potential schedule conflicts and propose solutions.
• Assist with project budgeting and cost tracking.
• Help track change orders and potential cost impacts.
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections and testing requirements.
• Assist in resolving field issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Engineers and project coordinators.
• Support training and development of junior team members.

Skills

Construction processes

Contract documents

Reading construction docs

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Project

Job description

South Bay Construction in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage documentation, coordinate subcontractors, assist with scheduling and budgeting, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to deliver on time and within budget while upholding quality.