Project Engineer (Data Centers)

Sundt Construction · Burlington, TX · 1 mo ago

On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

About the role

As a 100% employee‑owned contractor, Sundt offers a culture where every employee is a part owner, deeply invested in the work. The company focuses on long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners, providing competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, incentive programs, and training for personal and professional growth. The Project Engineer serves as the technical source of information for the project, with thorough knowledge of construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders, and maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position includes three steps (I, II, Senior) for skill and experience progression, with Step I as the entry level.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of the components of the Project Management Plan (PMP), including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the change management process.
Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule.
Procure necessary material and equipment.
Coordinate submittals with other trades and review all submittals for compliance with contract documents.
Develop an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, allowance items, contract drawings, and specifications.
Administer budgeting and cost‑control processes to ensure the project stays within the approved budget.
Demonstrate business acumen within the area of responsibility.
Maintain “As‑built” contract documents.
Compile close‑out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job‑specific items required by specifications.
Participate in concrete form design, equipment selection, and takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
Plan, acquire, develop, and supervise members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
Prepare and maintain quantity‑reporting mechanisms; coordinate agendas, prepare meeting minutes, and maintain various project logs.
Prepare and review change orders, including time extensions, with appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner.
Maintain the change order log and distribute executed change orders to company and subcontractor field personnel.
Prepare cost‑control budget adjustments and execute them in a timely manner.
Prevent claims, identify potential claims, quantify, and mitigate/resolve their effects promptly.
May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers.

Minimum Job Requirements

Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, and the interdependence of functional units.
Four‑year construction‑related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience.
Minimum three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below the waist.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
Limited use of telephone, computer, email, or other electronic devices for communication.
Compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, etc.
Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
Frequent interaction with people during a shift.
Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for the duration of a shift.

Benefits