Project Engineer (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Responsibilities

• Notifies subcontractors of commencement dates; solicits delivery schedules from suppliers and expedites deliveries to avoid costly construction delays
• Participates in the proposed changes process by preparing quantity take-offs
• Aids in preparation of the submittal schedule as required to meet construction schedule and coordinates submissions with subcontractors; assumes overall responsibility for submittals, including checking for accuracy, transmittals to and from subcontractors, architects, and superintendents, and maintains logs; expedites delivery of submittals when necessary to avoid delays in construction; keeps project manager abreast of submissions that will impact schedule
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of a number of reports dealing with the project such as material logs, submittal logs, RFI logs, drawing logs and long-lead items log as required by owners and/or company operating procedures
• Aids in the verification of monthly subcontractor payment requests
• Might assume a role in locating suppliers for various building materials; reviews invoices upon request to verify quantity, quality and prices for construction materials
• Responds to requests for information (RFIs) from owners and subcontractors, preparing RFIs for the project architect and/or structural engineer of record when necessary to clarify technical issues concerning the project; ensures that information received in response to RFIs is routed to the applicable field superintendent and subcontractors
• Aids in compiling close-out documents including as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, service manuals and other related documents for delivery to the owner; might prepare Austin’s warranty for inclusion in this package and assist in preparing other close-out documents as assigned
• When not assigned to a project, the PE II generally is assigned to the Estimating Department, preparing detailed cost estimates; may assist with value engineering activities and the pricing of those alternate procedures; interacts with a wide variety of construction professionals, including owner representatives, architects, structural engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in company’s Safety & Health Manual
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Internship experience with a construction company strongly preferred
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Entry level position
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States

About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.