Project Engineer

Reytec Construction - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing various aspects of engineering projects within the Waterworks Group. This role involves overseeing subcontracts, purchase orders, and submittals, while coordinating with the site superintendent and providing additional oversight for all activities on job sites, including scheduling. The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively, adhering to specifications and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel, & CAD
• Bachelor's or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Water & Wastewater projects
• Working knowledge and experience in all phases of construction
• Proficient with MS office projects and Primavera (P6)