Project Engineer, Quantity Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Engineer provides critical support to the Project Manager and Superintendent by managing project documentation, coordinating field and office workflows, and maintaining accurate schedule, cost, and quantity information. This role serves as the operational bridge between project management and field operations—improving schedule reliability, and contributing directly to cost control and profitability. This role requires strong communication, detailed organization, urgency in execution, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple projects.

YOUR ROLE Prepare RFIs, submittals, subcontract documents, and preconstruction packages for PM review.

Maintain job files, drawing logs, current plan sets, and digital project repositories.

Assist PM with preconstruction turnover, procurement planning, and contract review.

Solicit quotes and organize subcontractor/vendor proposals as needed.

Track production quantities, cost codes, and job performance using HCSS/Heavy Job and Excel.

Assist with preparing monthly pay estimates, verifying quantities, and reviewing tickets.

Maintain redlines, as-builts, delays, and quantity adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct field visits to verify quantities, collect data, and support field operations.

Support Superintendents with look-ahead schedules aligned to project budgets.

Update the master project schedule with field progress and milestone changes.

Coordinate survey requests, permits, utility locates, inspections, deliveries, and subcontractors.

Troubleshoot plan discrepancies, material issues, and documentation needs with field teams.

Order materials using correct job codes and quantities; verify delivery tickets and compliance.

Maintain material logs, certification documents, and inventory coordination.

Serve as primary contact for vendors and secondary support for subcontractor coordination.

Track and document project materials throughout the installation lifecycle.

Support owner, inspector, and designer communication through email and project portals.

Maintain organized production sheets, meeting notes, schedule updates, and revision logs.

Assist with traffic control plans, ROW permits, SWPPP, and municipal documentation.

Prepare closeout packages, final quantities, as-builts, warranties, and subcontractor documentation.

Support punch list coordination, tracking, and completion.

Participate in Rocks, Scorecards, D10s, and project reporting requirements.

Assist PM with lessons learned, revenue projections, and final documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Science/Management/Engineering or related field).Entry-level to 3+ years of construction or infrastructure experience preferred

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, HCSS/Heavy Job, and ability to learn project scheduling and cost control tools.

Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, utility drawings, specifications, and standard details.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across field teams, PM staff, vendors, and owners.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Demonstrated ability to make quick field- or office-based decisions using available data.

Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Project Engineer performs both office and field duties, requiring regular walking, standing, sitting, and the ability to navigate active construction sites with uneven terrain and outdoor conditions. The role requires sufficient visual acuity to review plans and digital documents and frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers and mobile devices. Occasional lifting of…