Project Engineer

P R O J E C T E N G I N E E R

OVERVIEW: The Project Engineer serves as a key link between preconstruction to active construction, combining the detailed estimating responsibilities of material and labor quantities with emphasis on Project Management/Production support duties. This role is responsible for executing accurate takeoffs, developing budgets for custom plans, change orders, and plan modifications, and maintaining pricing databases to support efficient purchasing and cost control. In addition, the role of Project Engineer provides ongoing support to builders during construction, ensuring smooth execution in the field and serving as a bridge between Operations, Production, Design, and Client Care teams. Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge of residential construction, the ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans, and proactive collaboration to deliver homes that meet the Homes by Dickerson standard of craftsmanship and client experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete and maintain accurate takeoffs, budgets, and purchase orders for all stages of residential construction.
• Support builders with project documentation, schedule revisions, and coordination during active construction.
• Manage RFQs, submittals, and change orders to ensure timely communication between office, vendors, and field teams.
• Assist in maintaining and improving subcontractor scopes of work, agreements, and pricing databases.
• Collaborate with Design and Sales teams to provide clear and timely pricing for custom plans, plan modifications, and client selections.
• Track project costs and variances; research and recommend alternatives that reduce costs or improve efficiency.
• Monitor project progress with Production team and proactively address challenges to keep homes on schedule.
• Serve as a resource for field problem-solving, bridging estimating accuracy with on-site realities.
• Contribute as an active member of the Purchasing & Estimating team Assisting in identifying gaps in takeoffs, pricing, scopes, and workflows.
• Promote HBD’s commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction across all projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others; respond to problems.

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills.

• Ability to persevere in accomplishing tasks and objectives with a sense of urgency about getting results.

• Ability to maintain composure and resourcefulness to complete job responsibilities.

• Ability to cooperate to build consensus and assist others to achieve team goals.

• Detail and task oriented.

• Technical proficiency and adaptability in software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Takeoff Programs, and Hyphen Suite.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in construction is required.
• 2+ years of experience in estimating or project coordination preferred.