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Contract Construction Project Engineer - Tilt Wall Data Center

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Construction Project Engineer — Tilt-Up Data Center

Location: Houston, Texas (Project Site)

Compensation: Salary Comp To Experience + potential completion bonus

Assignment Length: 9–12 months (opportunity for follow-on projects)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Project Engineer to oversee subcontractors building a tilt-up wall data center in the Houston area. This role is responsible for driving site safety, project schedule, quality control, and change-order management throughout the construction lifecycle.

This is a hands-on field-focused position ideal for someone who has managed complex construction projects and can coordinate effectively across civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialty contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate daily work of civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialty subcontractors
  • Monitor and enforce site safety as a core project value
  • Maintain and drive project schedule, identifying risks early and resolving conflicts
  • Oversee installation quality and perform field verification with trade partners
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
  • Participate in OAC meetings, progress walks, and punch-list resolution
  • Coordinate with design professionals, AHJs, inspectors, and project stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate documentation and daily construction reporting
  • Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of construction experience, including field supervision
  • Strong, hands-on experience managing civil, MEP, and structural scopes
  • Experience with tilt-up construction, data centers, or industrial facilities strongly
  • Background as a general contractor or subcontractor is a major plus
  • Proven ability to manage safety, quality, and schedule simultaneously
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work onsite daily in the Houston metro area

Attributes

  • Safety-first mindset; champions a proactive safety culture
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve field issues independently
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and follow-through
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation: Salary Comp To Experience + potential completion bonus
  • Completion bonus opportunity
  • Potential for follow-on projects after initial 9–12 month assignment

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in data centers is greatly appreciated but not required, strong comparable experience such as plant work would be viewed comparably.
  • Strong proficiency in Project Coordination and Construction Engineering
  • Experience in Quality Control and handling Submittals
  • Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to work onsite full-time and manage multiple construction activities efficiently
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or 10+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of tilt-up construction methods and best practices is highly
  • Project management certifications such as PMP are a plus

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