Southern Region: Entry-Level Project Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to establish the fundamentals for growth within the company. You will gain experience in project controls, communications, and the technical aspects of constructing a project, with potential relocation to support out-of-state projects.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers with about one year or less of industry experience, offering hands-on development and opportunities across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team.
• Must be geographically mobile and relocate within the region.
• Construction internship or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Contract and Subcontract administration.
• Monitor/document job-site safety and accident prevention.
• Construction scheduling.
• Procurement and expediting of material and equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination.
• Shop drawing/submittal review and coordination.
• Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting.
• Review of subcontractor applications for payment.
• Participation in/documentation of project coordination meetings.
• Supervision/coordination of subcontractors’ field installations.
• Review/negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors and prepare change proposal pricing for self‑performed work.
• Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance.
• Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipmentMaintenance of As-Built plans.
• Quality control and project closeout.

Skills

Teamwork

Mobility

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to establish the fundamentals for growth within the company. You will gain experience in project controls, communications, and the technical aspects of constructing a project, with potential relocation to support out-of-state projects.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers with about one year or less of industry experience, offering hands-on development and opportunities across the project lifecycle.