Construction Project Engineer

Felix Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer who will assist Project Managers in the execution of water and wastewater treatment projects throughout the Dallas metro area ($250k – $20M). The Individual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication/interpersonal skills.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Closely work with Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, and others involved in projects.
• Learn and set up project files in accordance with company systems.
• Organize vendor files, communicate clearly with vendors, and draft and set up purchase orders, subcontracts, and material orders under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Take responsibility for gathering, taking, and organizing project photographic documentation.
• Maintain the project CPM Schedule, work with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Learn payment application process and drafts progress billings for Project Manager review.
• Attend project meetings and assume responsibility for some agenda items.
• Track, review and follow up on submittals and RFIs to keep the project on track.
• Assist Project Manager in creating work packages for field personnel, including coordinating with Superintendent, and creating AutoCAD drawings with details of the work to be performed.
• Compile Operations and Maintenance (O&M) information from vendors.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Work from the Felix Construction Richardson office and make frequent job site visits around the metro area.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Construction management, civil engineering or mechanical engineering degree required.

• 2+ years of water/wastewater construction industry experience highly desired.

• Advanced Excel and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam skills highly desired.

• Basic AutoCAD experience preferred.

• Able to read plans and specifications for all the disciplines on a typical water/wastewater project.

• Exposure to Alternative Procurement Delivery Method (APDM) experience highly desired (CSP, CMAR, D-B, JOC, etc.).

• Take initiative and handle ambiguity well.

• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Have the legal right to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

You get to be part of a company culture with a family feel and strong values. We’re committed to providing unparalleled customer service and developing our employees. We also provide a competitive compensation package consisting of base salary, bonus opportunity, company truck, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off to the successful candidate.