Project Engineer - Earthworks

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in providing the overall administrative and technical direction of a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages and processes project information, requests for information, and design team responses
• Reviews submittals for specification adherence and accuracy
• Prepares status reports
• Processes shop drawings, product data
• Leads the material procurement process
• Assists with subcontract and purchase order development
• Participates in quality control
• Expedites distribution of documents to all involved parties
• Maintains official project logs and documentation files
• Manages project close out
• Team member of the Safety Leadership Engagement Program
• Assist project manager with any and all other tasks

Education and Training

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of two semesters interning in the commercial construction industry with progressively demanding duties

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic understanding of construction practices, standards, and their impact on project activities
• Basic leadership and supervisory skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage and execute the material procurement process