Project Engineer - Multifamily Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Multifamily Construction Project Engineer

Location: Allen, TX

Type: Full-Time, Office, Salary, Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail oriented, highly organized Project Engineer to support our multifamily construction projects from concept to completion. This role provides essential coordination between office and field teams, ensuring that schedules, documentation, subcontractor scopes, and quality expectations are maintained across multiple multifamily buildings and amenities. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and design consultants to support the successful delivery of complex multifamily projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Administration & Documentation

Review and process pay apps.

Maintain accurate project logs including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, PCOs, and subcontract change orders.

Track drawing updates across multiple projects and coordinate distribution to subcontractors.

Review subcontractor pay applications reviewing previous and current to verify percentages complete versus paid to date.

Review contracts and change orders to verify contract amount related to paid to date prior to release of retainage

Maintain Punch Lists and Closeout through warranty period.

Multifamily Coordination Responsibilities

Work with operation teams to facilitate submittals,

Maintain Purchase Order Log and Delivery Log for various projects while communicating with field operations delivery dates and equipment requirements to take deliveries.

Support building inspections by scheduling, coordinating reinspection’s and documenting passed inspections for inspections throughout build process.

Coordinate across vertically integrated phases (Precon, Development, Construction, Closeout, Warranty).

Field & Subcontractor Support

Participate in routine site walks with Site Team to document progress.

Assist where needed with daily coordination/correspondence of subcontractors to keep trades aligned with the project schedule.

Document field conditions, track deficiencies, and support punch list creation/closure for unit turnovers.

Scheduling & Procurement

Assist the Project Manager in maintaining the master schedule, unit by unit completion tracking, and critical path activities.

Coordinate procurement and delivery of long lead materials such as windows, appliances, cabinets, doors/hardware, and roofing systems.

Monitor vendor lead times and adjust tracking tools to ensure timely distribution across buildings and floors.

Cost Control & Reporting

Support budget tracking and cost forecasting to ensure project financial health.

Assist with evaluating change orders and verifying field impacts.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports summarizing progress, safety, risks, and schedule status.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Enrolled in a bachelor’s program working towards a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Proficiency with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Excel, and Outlook.

Strong understanding in reading construction drawings, trade scopes, and multifamily sequencing.

Excellent communication skills with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.

Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.

Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with multiple buildings under construction simultaneously.

Must be available Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with flexibility based on project progress.

Ability to work on active construction sites, walk multiple floors daily, and climb ladders/stairs as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We take care of our people so they can take care of our business. We offer an industry-leading benefits package designed to give you and your family total peace of mind:

100% Paid Medical Insurance: We cover the full premium for you and all your dependents. No cost to you.

Comprehensive Coverage: We also provide Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

Family Atmosphere: Join a supportive, close-knit team where your contribution is truly valued.

Ready to Build with Us?

Cope Equities LLC, and its subsidiaries, is a rapidly growing real estate developer and construction company based in north Texas. We have divisions of Land Acquisition and Entitlement, Investment, Horizontal Development, Multifamily Construction and Leasing, and Single-Family Residential Construction and Sales.

We are a family-owned and run company with a tight-knit culture of teamwork, creativity, and autonomy. We strive for a "lean and mean" work ethic and an honest work/life balance. This company is best suited to individuals who thrive in an environment free from constant micro-management and rigid, pre-defined operating procedures.