Travel-Heavy Project Engineer, Civil Construction

Spencer Construction; Zapata (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Spencer Construction in Tucson HQ is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and manage on-site construction activities, ensuring quality and safety.

You will support project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and client pay estimates, while coordinating with field personnel and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget. Travel is required 85–90% across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year in construction engineering, field support, or related role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction-specific software platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls to ensure compliance with contracts, budgets, schedules, and job costing.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely, on-budget completion.
• Support monthly forecasting, cost tracking, and preparation of client pay estimates.
• Oversee material deliveries for quality, quantity, and contract compliance.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Represent the company in project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients.
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure efficient and aligned project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multi-project management

Contract & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction software platforms

Job description

Spencer Construction in Tucson HQ is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, coordinate, and manage on-site construction activities, ensuring quality and safety.

You will support project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and client pay estimates, while coordinating with field personnel and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget. Travel is required 85–90% across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.