Project Engineer (Haskell, TX)

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and was established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long‑lasting relationships. The company serves a wide range of markets with all‑in‑one construction solutions, including Commercial Building, Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape, and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s full‑service structure enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction, and the best overall value on projects. The organization includes Earthscapes (landscaping), Origin (modeling and design), Desert Infrastructure Services (manhole rehabilitation), and Omni Electric (electrical and communication infrastructure). For more information, please visit haydon.com.

Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordination of technical activities on assigned projects. The role plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates project duties in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, monitors work for quality assurance and control, ensures compliance with engineering practices and standards, and facilitates effective communication across all disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Submittal & Shop Drawing process, including creation of a submittal log and timely material approval and procurement.
• Prepare and track a formal Procurement Log for all project materials.
• Support and enforce company safety policies and standards.
• Control documents and maintain drawing records; distribute updated drawings (ASI’s, RFI’s, sketches, etc.) to subcontractors in Procore.
• Manage the RFI process, linking back to as‑built documents in Procore and ensuring resolution of issues.
• Understand subcontractor scopes and keep the Project Manager & Superintendent aware of special provisions requiring PE oversight.
• Familiarize with the scope, terms, and conditions of the Prime Contract Agreement.
• Collaborate on CPM and Look‑Ahead Schedule creation and distribution.
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control inspections to verify that materials and equipment meet plans, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Moderate and/or participate in Owner and Subcontractor meetings; write and distribute meeting minutes.
• Assist with As‑Built and Close‑Out processes, including collection, tracking, training, and turnover of documentation.
• Prepare and document subcontractor, owner, and preconstruction meetings.
• Maintain extensive regular contact with assigned subcontractors and Haydon crews.
• Facilitate subcontractor or foreman meetings to enforce jobsite safety and scheduling.
• Distribute and monitor miscellaneous consultant and third‑party inspection reports.
• Enter Haydon craft time entries as needed.
• Capture daily project photographs and manage them within Procore.
• Obtain training and perform weekly drone flights for aerial documentation, where permissible.
• Participate in weekly Safety Audits and run compliance logs.
• Create and manage Observations, Quality, and Safety items, and assist in closing open observations.
• Assist in project set‑up, including trailer and temporary facilities.
• Support expediting functions such as special permits and inspections.
• Prioritize work effectively to meet project schedule and immediate deliverables.

Competencies

• Safety – Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements; maintain OSHA 10 certification.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, set realistic goals, and organize resources.
• Analytical – Synthesize complex information, conduct research, pay attention to detail.
• Communications – Effective verbal and written communication, active listening, appropriate method selection; capable of telephone and face‑to‑face interaction.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required skills, stay current with developments, work with minimal supervision, understand job interrelationships.
• Cost Consciousness – Understand project budget, mitigate cost implications, suggest cost‑saving measures.
• Team Leadership – Foster cooperation, support problem solving, recognize team accomplishments.
• Achievement Focus – Set and achieve challenging goals, persist through obstacles, take calculated risks.
• Diversity – Knowledge of EEO/AAP policies, respect cultural differences, promote a harassment‑free environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, operations, project management, and construction, with thorough knowledge of safety standards, regulations, and construction practices.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds when maintaining records.

Benefits

• Health Options: Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Critical Illness, Hospital, Accident coverage
• Short‑Term / Long‑Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment Coverage
• Work‑life Balance initiatives
• Professional Development opportunities
• Teamwork / Camaraderie culture
• Retirement Planning resources

Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.