Senior Project Engineer

Swinerton Builders

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Austin TX Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 6, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Job Description Summary:

Administration of field office to achieve project profitability and schedule goals.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Able to perform all essential Project Engineer responsibilities
• Attend and document project meetings (write minutes)
• Set up and maintain project filing system
• Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs
• Distribute all documents to subcontractors, maintain document logs
• Assist with preparation of CPM schedules
• Assist with updating and maintaining master CPM schedule
• Evaluate field problems and document RFI’s
• Prepare and maintain RFI logs on CMIC system
• Review, evaluate, and transmit submittals
• Prepare and maintain submittal logs
• Prepare and maintain expediting log
• Perform expediting functions
• Verify original estimate quantities for labor cost reports
• Report quantities in place and maintain labor cost report
• Cost code and/or verify correct codes on time sheets
• Prepare and document extra work orders
• Review and assemble change order submittals and quantity surveys
• Maintain reference log on CMIC
• Maintain progress photo album
• Compile contract close out documents (O&M manuals, as builts, etc.)
• Document punch list work
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned






MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years as Project Engineer
• Field experience desirable – e.g. carpenter
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment; self-starting
• Drafting and computer skills desirable

About this role

Summary

Manage project documentation, schedules, and communication to ensure project success.

Job title

Senior Project Engineer

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Austin TX, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringconstruction managementfield experiencereading plansEnglish communication

Preferred skills

draftingcomputer skills

Specializations

project managementconstructionschedulingestimatingdocumentation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

Work arrangement unknown City