Construction Project Engineer

Location: Uptown Dallas, TX

Industry: Real Estate Development C Construction

Job Type: Full-Time

An elite real estate development firm with a fast-growing construction division is seeking a highly skilled Construction Project Development Engineer to join their team. This is a pivotal opportunity for a driven engineer to contribute to landmark projects in the high-rise and multi-use space across Texas. The firm is family-led, passionate about innovation, and values long-term partnerships in the communities they help build.

As part of a nimble, high-performing team, this individual will take on some of the firm’s most ambitious urban developments—valued at $100M+—including towers currently under construction and in design. If you have deep technical experience in complex, high- rise environments and thrive in a dynamic setting, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide on-the-ground engineering leadership for multi-phase commercial construction projects, from planning to execution.
  • Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP consultants to ensure high-rise building system integrity.
  • Review and interpret technical drawings, ensuring alignment with project goals and schedules.
  • Assist project leadership in cost tracking, procurement, RFIs, and submittals.
  • Leverage past experience on major development projects ($100M+) to support timely decision-making and risk mitigation.
  • Participate in site walkthroughs, system checks, and milestone inspections.
  • Support superintendents and PMs with engineering challenges related to vertical construction.

Qualifications

  • Experience in construction or civil engineering with demonstrated success on high- rise or mixed-use projects.
  • Proven background on at least one or two large-scale construction projects, ideally $100M+.
  • Strong technical skills in interpreting and applying building systems design.
  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across small, focused teams.
  • Bonus if you have prior experience in lean project delivery or fast-track schedules.

What’s in It for You

  • Competitive base salary depending on experience.
  • Additional car allowance, phone stipend, and milestone-based bonuses.
  • Opportunity to grow alongside a small, accomplished team building iconic structures.
  • Low bureaucracy, high-impact culture where your voice shapes projects from day one.

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Location
Dallas TX