Austin Commercial · 4 days ago
Project Engineer II
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAustin Commercial is one of the industry’s leading construction firms seeking a Project Engineer II for their San Antonio, TX Division. The role involves managing project schedules, coordinating subcontractor submissions, assisting in contract management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Rachel Vicary
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; when negotiations are concluded, the PE I ensures that contract plans and the master schedule are updated properly
Prepares submittal schedule as required to meet construction schedule and coordinates submissions with subcontractors; assumes overall responsibility for submittals to include checking for accuracy, transmittals to and from subcontractors, architects, superintendents, and maintaining 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, long-lead items log as required by owners and/or company operating procedures
Assists the project manager in the preparation of subcontracts; assists in resolving any problems regarding interpretation and/or execution of the subcontract; alerts the project manager to problems that have not been satisfactorily resolved at this level and proposes alternative courses of action
Assists in the verification of monthly subcontractor payment requests
May 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
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 for inclusion in this package and assist in preparing other close-out documents as assigned
Participates in jobsite safety as outlined in company’s Safety & Health Manual
When not assigned to a project, the PE I generally is assigned to the Estimating department and tasked with preparation of 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
Qualification
Required
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 the following: RFI, submittals, and punch-list
Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Matching 401K plan
Company
Austin Commercial
Austin Commercial is one of the largest, most diversified builders in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darlene Eanell
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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