Project Engineer

Join Our Team at Primoris Heavy Civil
Primoris Heavy Civil is actively hiring a Project Engineer for our up-and-coming project in Abilene, TX to join our dynamic and driven team. We're looking for a driven professional with experience in heavy civil construction projects—including roads, bridges, and highways. In this role, you'll provide technical engineering expertise, support project estimating, track work progress for payment, and assist with cost accounting. Take the next step in your career with a recognized leader in heavy civil construction. Apply now
Job Description
Provide technical engineering expertise to a specific project and provide assistance in the preparation of estimates; measure and calculate quantities of work put in place for payment and provide input for the cost accounting system.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Assist with technical information for project & construction management to ensure construction work complies with all construction standards, codes and specifications
• Assist with Project Submittals, Submittal Acquisition form Subcontractors, and Review Incoming submittals prior to transmitting to the Owner/Engineer
• Coordinating with Owner and Engineer Representatives during the course of the project
• Allocate cost codes to the appropriate field operations and track/maintain quantities to verify subcontractor /supplier billing
• Track and compile of materials, equipment, and labor for any/all change orders and field orders
• Provide technical assistance with project scheduling; prepare 3-week look ahead schedule and updates for monthly project schedule submissions
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports during the course of the project
• Assist project management in all job aspects
• Coordinate with Survey as required to facilitate the construction
• Work with Safety Department to analyze potential job hazards and prepare plan to eliminate risks
• Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project), and construction management tools.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Four (4) year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of highway, road, and bridge construction experience.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, assigned discipline design, and overall engineering standards is necessary.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to assist in the preparation, review, and coordination of project submittals, including obtaining required documents from subcontractors.
• Skilled in assigning and tracking cost codes, verifying subcontractor/supplier billing, and managing project documentation.
• Familiarity with change order processes, including tracking materials, labor, and equipment for accurate cost evaluation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support all aspects of project management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to work with the Safety Department to identify and mitigate job hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit

Primoris Heavy Civil (formerly James Construction Group) has long-standing history that dates back to the 1920's, where it earned the reputation as one of the most well respected heavy civil contractors in the Gulf Coast region. In 2009, the company's growth continued through a merger with Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris), one of the largest companies listed in ENR's Top 400 Contractors. Supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, Primoris Heavy Civil has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries.

Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.