Project Engineer II (Dallas, TX) - Austin Commercial

Position Overview

Do you want to make a difference? Join Austin Commercial as a Sr. Project Engineer for our North Texas Division. Austin Commercial is a leading commercial construction firm and a 100% Employee-Owned company committed to safety, service, and integrity. We set the standard for commercial construction and empower our employee-owners to drive our success.

Key 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 engage in direct negotiations with owners regarding change orders and ensures updates to contract plans and the master schedule.
• Prepares the submittal schedule to meet construction deadlines, coordinates submissions with subcontractors, checks for accuracy, manages transmittals, and expedites delivery to prevent delays.
• Oversees preparation of project reports including material, submittal, RFI, drawing, and long-lead item logs as required by owners or company procedures.
• Assists the project manager with subcontract preparation, resolves interpretation or execution issues, and proposes alternative actions when needed.
• Assists in verifying monthly subcontractor payment requests.
• May help locate suppliers for building materials; reviews invoices to verify quantity, quality, and pricing.
• Responds to RFIs from owners and subcontractors, prepares RFIs for the project architect or structural engineer, and ensures timely routing of technical information.
• Assists in compiling close-out documents including as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, and service manuals for delivery to the owner.
• Participates in jobsite safety in accordance with the company’s Safety & Health Manual.
• When not on a project, supports the Estimating department with detailed cost estimates, value engineering, and pricing of alternate procedures while collaborating with various construction professionals.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in the construction industry.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training (if not already certified, it must be obtained within the first year of employment).
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, and punch-lists.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Note that Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Perks

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• A matching 401K plan.
• Join a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company, underscoring our commitment to employee success.