Project Engineer

13 hours ago

Dallas, Texas, United States MILSPEC TALENT Full time $64,000 - $96,000 per year

Project Engineer – Esteemed General Contractor (Junior Military Officer Highly Preferred)

A nationally recognized real estate investment and development firm is seeking high-performing military Veterans to join its construction leadership team as Project Engineers. This is a rare opportunity to get hands-on with large-scale development projects across the U.S. while receiving structured mentorship and career progression.

This company provides innovation, sustainability, and precision to deliver high-impact developments across the U.S. and select international markets. They maintain a culture of excellence and collaboration, with a deep appreciation for disciplined leadership and mission-driven execution. They are guided by core values of integrity, character, courage, respect, excellence, and teamwork – principles that shape the culture and align closely with the mindset of military Veterans.

This role is built for leaders who want to translate military success into real-world construction impact. You'll support complex industrial and infrastructure builds, develop deep technical knowledge, and be groomed to take on Project Manager responsibilities within 1–4 years.

We're particularly focused on Junior Officers (O-1 to O-3) combat arms branches who are humble, gritty, and ready to dive into a career where leadership, problem-solving, and ownership truly matter. Both transitioning and already transitioned Veterans who are keenly interested in a career in construction will be considered Whether in project execution, client service, or cross-functional collaboration, a Veteran's experience translates directly into impact here. No construction experience is required

Position: Project Engineer

Compensation: $80K and up, based on experience. Bonus opportunities may exist.

Locations: Dallas, TX

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pre-construction planning, estimating, and subcontractor buy-out activities
  • Assist in developing, updating, and managing construction schedules
  • Coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and construction documents
  • Track procurement and logistics for long-lead items and owner-furnished equipment
  • Partner with Superintendents and Project Managers to monitor quality, safety, and progress
  • Communicate with owners, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure alignment
  • Contribute to project closeout including punch list, warranty packages, and turnover
  • Immerse in the construction process to build a foundation for leadership

Qualifications

  • High humility is an absolute MUST. You will learn the blocking and tackling of construction so you can leverage your leadership soon after
  • Bachelor's in any field or comparable experience in construction
  • Clear communicator with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Internship or hands-on exposure to construction, logistics, or engineering - helpful but not required
  • Desire to join a team where you can learn, grow and establish yourself as a construction professional is a MUST

MilSpec Talent is a specialized recruiting firm helping high-performance Veterans find careers into private-sector leadership roles. We work with organizations that appreciate grit, ownership, and team-first leadership – just like you delivered in uniform.

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