Project Engineer - Primoris Heavy Civil - Houston, TX

Project Engineer – Primoris Heavy Civil – Houston, TX

Primoris Heavy Civil Services, based in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support our growing team. We’re looking for a driven professional with experience in heavy civil construction projects—including roads, bridges, and highways. In this role, you’ll provide technical engineering expertise, support project estimating, track work progress for payment, and assist with cost accounting.

Provide technical engineering expertise to a specific project and assist in the preparation of estimates; measure and calculate quantities of work for payment and provide input for the cost accounting system.

• Assist with technical information for project & construction management to ensure construction work complies with all standards, codes and specifications
• Assist with Project Submittals, Submittal Acquisition from Subcontractors, and review incoming submittals prior to transmitting to the Owner/Engineer
• Coordinate with Owner and Engineer Representatives during the project
• Allocate cost codes to the appropriate field operations and track/maintain quantities to verify subcontractor/supplier billing
• Track and compile materials, equipment, and labor for any/all change orders and field orders
• Provide technical assistance with project scheduling; prepare 3‑week look ahead schedule and updates for monthly project schedule submissions
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports during the project
• Assist project management in all job aspects
• Coordinate with Survey as required to facilitate construction
• Work with Safety Department to analyze potential job hazards and prepare plans to eliminate risks
• Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and construction management tools

• Four‑year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of two years of highway, road, and bridge construction experience
• Knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, assigned discipline design, and overall engineering standards
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
• Ability to assist in the preparation, review, and coordination of project submittals, including obtaining required documents from subcontractors
• Skilled in assigning and tracking cost codes, verifying subcontractor/supplier billing, and managing project documentation
• Familiarity with change order processes, including tracking materials, labor, and equipment for accurate cost evaluation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support all aspects of project management
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to work with the Safety Department to identify and mitigate job hazards

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage
• 401(k) with company match, vested day‑one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and community service paid time off
• Pet coverage “For our furry friends”
• Legal assistance coverage
• Award‑winning safety programs

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News‑Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has a long‑standing history earning a reputation as one of the most well‑respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region.

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction