Project Engineer

Brice Construction and Design LLC Regular Why choose us? As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses. Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region. What does Brice Construction and Design LLC do? Brice Construction and Design thrives on challenging earthwork, civil construction, and marine projects that require innovative approaches. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects like saltwater mitigation efforts on major waterways and coastal protection systems that safeguard communities, giving you exposure to engineering challenges that push conventional boundaries. You'll develop problem-solving abilities and technical skills working alongside experienced pros who know how to deliver results when standard solutions won't work. Brice Construction and Design is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States. What can you expect? As the Project Engineer, you will work onsite in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas will be responsible for planning and coordination of activities concerned with construction and administrative management. You are responsible for ensuring that project technical and reporting requirements are followed. This includes adherence to plans, specifications, schedules, applicable codes, and permits, as well as compliance with accepted engineering practices and company standards. In this role you will be required to enter information into Excel, HCSS, and/or other construction data systems on design-build projects; implementing fast-track design and construction packages; and administering construction quality and safety in a dynamic environment. This position will require travel due to work-related purposes for extended periods. How will you do it? - Interpret plans and contract terms including job cost coding. - Ensure that field activities adhere to contract plans, specs, and company policies. - Perform duties as liaison with construction managers and other contacts to facilitate project objectives. - Coordinate work schedules, communications, and work activities with job subcontractors. - Complete daily project reporting that includes cost analysis, timekeeping, environmental and permit compliance, daily reports, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, quantities, and safety program documentation. - Coordinate project activities between office management and field management. - Ensure effective communication and coordination among all project participants. - Ensure compliance with current project schedule and project completion documentation. - Work with Cost Accounting to manage the financial aspects of the contract to protect company interest and maintain good relations with customers. - Determine supplies and materials needed to complete projects and requisition same. - Formulate reports including work progress and cost schedules. - Assist in negotiation and buyout of subcontractors and vendors. - Represent the company in project meetings as needed. - Assist Project Manager with day-to-day project operations. - Trave to project locations up to 70%-90% of the time. - Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to type 45 words per minute and should have adequate knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software. Microsoft packages are preferred. Ability to learn costing and accounting procedures. Ability to learn computer-based construction and scheduling programs. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods. Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others; ability to work with employees, business partners, and c