Project Engineer II (Dallas, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm and 100% employee-owned company where every employee-owner has a vested interest in our success. We set the standard for commercial construction with a commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer for our North Texas Division to apply expertise and project engineering skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Notifies subcontractors of commencement dates; solicits delivery schedules from suppliers; expedites deliveries to avoid costly construction delays.
• Participates in the detailed estimating of cost and construction time for proposed changes; may participate in direct negotiations with owners about change orders; ensures contract plans and the master schedule are updated properly after negotiations.
• Prepares submittal schedule to meet construction schedule and coordinates submissions with subcontractors; assumes overall responsibility for submittals, including accuracy checks, transmittals, and maintaining logs; expedites delivery of submittals to avoid delays; keeps project manager informed of submissions impacting the schedule.
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of project reports such as material logs, submittal logs, RFI logs, drawing logs, and long-lead items log as required by owners and/or company operating procedures.
• Assists the project manager in the preparation of subcontracts; resolves problems regarding interpretation and/or execution of the subcontract; alerts the project manager to unresolved issues and proposes alternative courses of action.
• Assists in the verification of monthly subcontractor payment requests.
• May locate suppliers for various building materials; reviews invoices to verify quantity, quality, and prices for construction materials.
• Responds to requests for information (RFIs) from owners and subcontractors; prepares RFIs for the project architect and/or structural engineer to clarify technical issues; ensures responses are routed to applicable field superintendents and subcontractors.
• Assists in compiling close-out documents, including as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, service manuals, and other related documents for delivery to the owner; may prepare Austin’s warranty and assist in preparing other close-out documents.
• Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in the company’s Safety & Health Manual.
• When not assigned to a project, generally works in the Estimating department preparing detailed cost estimates; may assist with value engineering activities and pricing alternate procedures; interacts with a wide variety of construction professionals.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years’ work experience in the construction industry.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).
• Experience with RFI, submittals, and punch-list processes.
• Must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States; Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401K plan.
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP).

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.