Construction Project Engineer

Construction Project Engineer

Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.

About the Role

Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. is seeking Project Engineers for our growing teams. The Project Engineer works with Project Managers and Superintendents to coordinate project activities to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Project Engineers play a key role in keeping projects organized, on schedule, and aligned with contract requirements—while upholding Shockey’s strong commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer, you will assist with both office and field responsibilities, including:

• Supports all corporate safety initiatives with a commitment to a safe working environment and a focus on safety as the top priority for all projects.
• Assists project superintendent to resolve field problems and provide design information through the design professional.
• Reviews, coordinates, and verifies that shop drawings conform with contract documents and supervises proper distribution of shop drawings from initial submission through final approval.
• Assembles data for and prepares change order requests, subcontract change orders, and contract change orders for Project Manager’s review and submission.
• Supervises proper record keeping and distribution of contract drawings, specifications, and changes to the contract documents.
• Assists project manager and project superintendent in coordinating, expediting, and supervising subcontractor performance.
• Assists project manager and project superintendent with coordinating and expediting delivery of materials and equipment, including owner purchased equipment, in order to maintain the construction schedule.
• Obtains logic, sequence, and duration information to prepare project schedule and schedule updates both in CPM and bar chart form, including written narratives as required.
• Assists with reviews and approval of subcontractors’ requests for progress payments and with preparation of applications for payment to owner.
• Assists in preparation of periodic costs reports; supervises proper coding of cost information.
• Assists in the assurance of adequate supervision of quality control activities; provides suggestions and methods for corrective action of quality control discrepancies.
• Coordinates required attendance at job progress meetings, attends meetings, keeps records and prepares minutes, and arranges for distribution to all project participants.
• Coordinates acquisition of and reviews records drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, performance tests, and required start-up data.  Maintains record set of as-built drawings at site and office.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Project Manager, requiring flexibility.
• Prepares to assist engineers or surveyors with field layout activities and measurement.
• Ensures that project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Provides technical support for pre-construction and construction efforts including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, schedule development, and cost determination.
• Represents the company, project and/or department during meetings with the owner, design professionals, and other project participants when project manager is not available.
• Coordinates project activities with requirements of regulatory or other oversight agencies.
• Maintains the highest level of personal candor, integrity, and ethical practices in all business dealings.
• Committed to win-win relationships through firm, fair, friendly, and factual interactions with all partners.

Other duties may be assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and technical information
• Basic mathematical skills, including measurements, percentages, and geometry
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
• Comfort working in both office and active jobsite environments

Technical Skills

• Computer literacy required
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical & Work Environment

• Mix of office work and active construction site exposure
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform occasional climbing, bending, and walking
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, noise, and jobsite conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why Work at Howard Shockey & Sons

At Shockey, you’ll gain real responsibility, meaningful project exposure, and mentorship from industry professionals—within a company that values long‑term careers, ethical leadership, and win‑win partnerships. This is a strong opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career in commercial construction.