McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Entry-Level Project Engineer - Southern Region
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Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Channelview, TX, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
27 September 2026
What they need
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine . We, Not I . All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
- We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver o
This job posting is intended for early career professionals with approximately one year or less of industry work experience. Current seniors enrolled in a 4 year college degree program who are graduating within one year are also encouraged to apply. Position Summary The Project Engineer’s position establishes the fundamental principles for an individual’s growth and success within McCarthy. In this hands-on role, you will gain experience with project controls and communications as well as get exposure to the technical aspects of constructing a project. This position is the initial step in developing the managerial and communication skills for project management.
Please note: This position will be based in the Southern region but may require relocation to support projects out of state for a certain period of time. Responsibilities
- General Contract and Subcontract administration
- Monitor/document job-site safety and accident prevention
- Construction scheduling
- Procurement and expediting of material and equipment
- Mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination
- Shop drawing/submittal review and coordination
- Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
- Review of subcontractor applications for payment
- Participation in/documentation of project coordination meetings
- Supervision/coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
- Review/negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors and prepare change proposal pricing for self-performed work
- Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
- Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
- Maintenance of As-Built plans
- Quality control and project closeout
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
- General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
- Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment required
- Must be geographically mobile and able to relocate within the region
- Construction internship or other related construction work experience preferred
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. *NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.*
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