Project Engineer

About us:

Alamo NEX Construction, LLC is a part of the Ferrovial Group in Texas. In 2021, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) selected Alamo NEX Construction, LLC, a joint venture between Ferrovial Construction Texas, LLC and DBW, LLC (both Ferrovial Group subsidiaries), to complete the Interstate 35 (I-35) NEX Central Project. This project is a $1.5 billion Texas Design-Build (DB) project through the cities of San Antonio, Live Oak, Selma, and Schertz that will consist of non-tolled improvements along I-35, I-140, and Loop 1604. The proposed improvements will include the addition of elevated managed lanes to I-35, addition of 4 connector bridges at the I-35/I-410 North interchange, addition of 4 connector bridges at the I-35/Loop 1604 interchange, and widening of Loop 1604 in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer is responsible to take ownership of the structures segment P&L and ensure that of heavy civil construction project segments from initial budget through project closeout. Among many important activities, it is most important that projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining positive communication with the Owner's representative. The position of a Project Engineer is consistently thinking about ways to accelerate job, decrease costs, increase markups, save indirect costs, and take advantage of situations to increase profits for multiple projects.

Job Duties
Ensure a "Safety First" attitude throughout the project from all levels of management and operations
Identify in the plans value engineering opportunities that provide cost and/or schedule savings
Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel
Develop and maintain a working relationship with the owner or the owner's representative
Read, understand, and plan according to the work specifications and contract responsibilities
Anticipate project segment conflicts, communicate preventative action plans, and implement solutions to avoid issues
Understand and plan work according to project segment plans, change orders, shop drawings, subcontracts, purchase orders, and monthly pay estimates
Select and oversee subcontractors and suppliers
Create, update, review, and maintain budget for structure segment
Generate solutions to stay on time and on budget
Monitor the cost of equipment on the project segment and implement strategies to stay within budget
Schedule the project segment in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines in P6 CPM
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
Oversee daily field activities leading to optimal progression of project segment with superintendents
Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
Other unlisted duties will be assigned
Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
Communicate effectively; both written and verbal
Provide training and serve as a member to less experienced personnel
Any other reasonable request deemed necessary by management
Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other related degree
Minimum of 3 -7 years of experience in heavy civil/ roadway construction
Must possess superior construction knowledge, excellent personnel management skills, scheduling expertise, good knowledge and use of cost control procedures.
Willing to travel
Moderate to high level of proficiency operating Primavera 6 CPM scheduling software
Moderate to high level of proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Valid driver license for frequent travel
Be able to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Full understanding of construction math concepts
Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. Some exposure to outdoors with changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind. Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Alamo NEX Construction, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Alamo NEX Construction, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.