What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II (Austin, TX) – Austin Bridge & Road position at Austin External?
Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity available for an Engineer II to join our Heavy Civil project team in Austin, Texas. This role, on the Project Manager career track, supports key engineering functions, including procurement and expediting of construction materials, while driving excellence in heavy civil construction.
Responsibilities:
- Procure materials and ensure timely delivery
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed changes
- Update contract plans and master schedules
- Oversee and manage submittals
- Track materials, coordinate projects, and enforce safety standards
- Analyze, review, and update job cost information
- Process change orders per project owner requirements
- Manage subcontractors effectively
- Respond to RFIs from owners and subcontractors
- Compile and deliver close-out documents, including drawings, warranties, and service manuals
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 2–7 years of experience in large-scale heavy civil aviation construction projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Demonstrated expertise in bridge and concrete construction projects
- Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction practices, techniques, and safety standards
- Proficient in project management software and tools
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Requirements:
- Experience in large-scale heavy civil aviation construction projects, including bridge and concrete work
- Proficiency in using project management software
- Strong understanding of construction safety protocols, particularly for heavy civil and bridge projects
- Experience in managing subcontractors and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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