Job Description Job Description Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Date

October 2026

Job Description

Summary/Objective: A Project Engineer supports the overall management of a construction project through contract document control, scheduling, material procurement, quality control, safety management, and assisting the Project Manager/Superintendent with cost control.

This position will report to a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and will have duties and responsibilities across multiple groups within H.W. Houston.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Project Engineer (PE) will be responsible for facilitating Requests for Clarification (RFCs) and submittals, coordinating materials, quality control, and assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Superintendents in accomplishing H.W. Houston Construction projects.

Promote a "zero injury" culture by: participating in safety walks and observations; completing hazard recognition cards; conducting weekly inspection walks; assisting the Superintendent with toolbox talks; and delivering site safety orientations, as directed by Enterprise Health and Safety (EHS) or the Superintendent.

Review scopes of subcontractors and vendors and interpret contractual obligations. Review and decipher contract documents. Assist in scoping out work for subcontractors with Assistant Project Manager (APM)/PM.

Create and finalize Requests for Clarification (RFCs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Identify and discuss issues with architect, subcontractor, or concerned party.

Create and manage the submittal process in accordance with SOPs. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed through the RFC if submittals change the project scope. Maintain the submittal log, review the spec book, and identify submittal requirements per architect guidelines.

Assist with material procurement by getting submittals in punctually, developing or assisting the Senior (Sr.) PE to develop a procurement log, reviewing and updating the procurement log, and supporting the schedule and determining lead times to ensure materials are delivered on time.

Support the PM/Superintendent in project meetings, including capturing meeting discussions, issues, and questions, and printing and distributing meeting minutes. Facilitate and participate in other meetings (subcontractor, Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC), etc.), as assigned, and assist the Superintendent/PM to distribute meeting invites, capture meeting minutes and distribute per the SOP.

Support the Sr. PE, APM/PM and/or Superintendent with other project-related tasks, as requested. Attend inspection walks. Conduct and document stormwater walks, as requested, and ensure any issues are corrected and closed out. Assist with material deliveries. Support completion of owner pay applications by reviewing and validating assigned subcontractor billing submissions.

Serve as the primary liaison for communication and deliverables for responsible scopes of work. Send correspondence and initiate follow-up communication and documentation, as needed.

Oversee document control and electronic filing by organizing files and following the file structure per the SOP, assisting the Sr. PE/APM with saving and filing project documentation, and maintaining and organizing weekly progress picture folders. Slip sheet new or revised documents, hyperlink documents, manage the posting of RFCs at least weekly, and issue document revisions (ASIs) to subcontractors, as requested. Distribute design change documents to subcontractors and solicit pricing for PM review.

Support the Sr. PE with project quality control (QC) in accordance with the Quality SOP. Set up and conduct QC walks with subcontractors and internal project team members, send out reports to subcontractors, close out QC items as completed, and report identified issues to the Superintendent.

Support the Sr. PE/APM/PM with H.W. Houston and owner/architect punch lists by documenting punch list items and ensuring items are completed, as required, in accordance with the Quality SOP.

Support the Sr. PE/APM/PM with closeout, to include: gathering closeout information from subcontractors (O&M manual); coordinating and delivering owner training and owner stock; gathering necessary closeout documentation; and assisting with software organization as part of the closeout process.

Actively seek career and professional growth. Attend company and/or industry training offerings. Set performance and learning goals during performance reviews. Actively seek additional development, as appropriate. Demonstrate a willingness to receive and apply coaching and feedback.

Represent the H.W. Houston brand, ethics, and values on the jobsite. Model desired professionalism, conduct, and behaviors. Serve as an example of safety on the job. Foster collaboration and teamwork. Take initiative and responsibility for work quality.

Competencies

Communication - Written and Verbal

Time Management

Planning / Organizing

Adaptability / Agility

Attention to Detail

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Learnability skills

Prioritization skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent listening skills

Meeting facilitation / management skills

Information and digital literacy skills

Analytical skills

Professionalism

Collaboration / Teamwork

Analytical / Data-Driven Mindset

Resiliency

Continuous Learning / Self-Development

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skilled at reading/interpreting drawings and specifications

Knowledge of the various scopes of construction work

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as in a construction work site environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, working inside with others. Work may require occasional weekend and evening work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, and use eye/hand coordination. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; lift or carry up to 50 lbs.; use manual dexterity; use motor skills; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently be able to work effectively in a construction job site environment, including but not limited to working outside, working alone, excessive heat/cold, noise/vibrations, working below ground, and walking on uneven surfaces. The employee is occasionally required to push up to 50 lbs., climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally be able to work effectively in a construction job site environment, including excessive dampness, chemicals or solvents, fumes/smoke/gases, and operating or working around moving equipment or machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time. Work may necessitate a flexible schedule and/or extended hours when required by project schedule.

Travel

Ability to travel or accept full-time assignments in any location where H.W. Houston conducts business. Ability to travel to multiple locations or job sites daily or weekly as needed.

Required Education and Experience

One of the following:

o Bachelor's degree

o Associates degree with background demonstrating application of knowledge and skill

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or the equivalent

Project Engineering experience in a commercial construction environment

Experience with Prolog and/or other construction management software

Experience with ASTA and/or other construction scheduling software

Experience with Bluebeam

Experience with Navisworks or other 3D design modeling software

Experience leading a team

Valid driver's license and ability to obtain certification as H.W. Houston approved driver

Stormwater reporting experience

Experience in public speaking/presentations

OSHA10 completion

Experience reading and interpreting contracts

AAP/EEO Statement

H.W. Houston is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description H.W. Houston Construction is a leading Colorado-based general contractor with a legacy of building exceptional projects since 1954. Rooted in Pueblo and serving communities across Colorado-and parts of Utah and Kansas-the company is known for delivering high quality commercial construction with integrity, innovation, and deep community commitment.

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