Project Engineer - Sabey Construction
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Another Source
Austin, TX, US
Summary
The Project Engineer will support project managers and construction teams by managing RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders. They will also provide field support to superintendents to ensure contract compliance and quality execution.
Job Description
At a glance
Another Source is partnering with Sabey Construction, Inc. (SCI) to find a Project Engineer to join their growing Austin team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain hands-on experience with complex, high-performance projects, including mission-critical data center environments. You’ll work alongside experienced project leaders while building your expertise across RFIs, submittals, estimating, scheduling, change orders, and field coordination. If you’re ready to take on meaningful responsibility and grow your career with a company known for investing in its people and promoting from within, take a look! 📍 Austin, TX💰 $72,087 – $108,131 + bonus eligibility
Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, Sabey Construction, Inc. (SCI), is recruiting a Project Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. As Sabey continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to build your career alongside an experienced construction team delivering technically complex projects where quality, coordination, and execution matter.
Who is Sabey Construction, Inc.?
Sabey Construction, Inc. (SCI) is the specialized in-house builder behind Sabey Corporation's most ambitious and technically complex projects. With deep expertise in mission-critical construction, SCI delivers high-performance data centers, advanced commercial developments, and healthcare and life sciences facilities where reliability, precision, and long-term performance are non-negotiable. www.sabey.com
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, Sabey is one of the oldest and largest privately owned multi-tenant data center operators in the world. Sabey Data Centers manages more than 4+ million square feet and nearly 400 MW of critical IT load. The organization is known for industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), carrier-neutral connectivity, and a long-term commitment to sustainability—including a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2029. Hear from Michael Whitlock on what it's like to work at Sabey: https://youtu.be/Ge4xav-SmVU
About This Role
As Project Engineer, you will work alongside project managers, construction teams, ownership, and design partners to help keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and according to plan. You will have hands-on involvement in the details that drive successful project delivery—from RFIs and submittals to schedules, change orders, permitting, and field coordination.
This is an opportunity for an early-career construction professional to gain broad exposure to complex projects while building technical expertise and relationships across the construction lifecycle. You will have meaningful responsibility from the start while learning from an experienced team in an organization committed to long-term growth and development.
Your Contribution Will Likely Include
- Supporting estimating and purchasing efforts, including development of bid packages and baseline construction schedules
- Creating and managing RFIs from the field and coordinating responses with architects and engineers of record
- Processing and tracking subcontractor and vendor submittals through approval
- Maintaining, updating, and distributing project plans, records, specifications, clarifications, and closeout documentation
- Coordinating special inspections and tracking related documentation
- Assisting the Project Manager and owner with building permit procurement
- Documenting weekly project meetings and distributing notes and action items
- Reviewing subcontractor change orders for scope and pricing and preparing them for Project Manager review
- Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract and quality compliance
- Building productive relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
- Safely navigating active construction environments, including ladders, scaffolding, and uneven ground
Experience You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Understanding of construction project plans and specifications
- 1–2 years of construction experience preferred
- MEP experience or background preferred
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software preferred
- Working knowledge of construction engineering best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and related applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and business partners at all levels
- Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology
Sabey's Investment in You
Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. https://sabey.com/about/careers
SabeyLife includes:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
- Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.
Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within — something few competitors can match.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $72,087 - $108,131 plus bonus eligibility.
Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs
Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Another Source works with its clients on a retained basis. We encourage candidates who meet most — though not necessarily all — of the qualifications to apply and share their story.
If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or [email protected].
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At Another Source, our model doesn’t fit inside a box—and neither do you. As an organization that puts people first, we foster trust by working hard to understand your unique story and brand, so that we can deliver the best possible recruiting outcomes.
Founded in 1991, we’re a second-generation woman-owned business offering customized industry insights and strategies that help our clients and candidates move forward. Our proprietary programs revolutionize the recruiting process through a time-based, flat-rate approach that creates results. Visit us at http://www.anothersource.com to learn more.
All recruitment efforts at Another Source are inclusive; at our core we believe that diverse teams create the most productive teams. Our daily practices exemplify our commitment to the outreach and engagement of inclusive talent pools.
Our clients often tell us that they enjoy working with us, and that we deliver value to their organization while helping to make the recruiting process fun. Imagine…recruiting being fun! We appreciate getting the chance to partner with you on successful searches.
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Founded
1991
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Talent Acquisition
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Seattle
We're a results-driven recruiting firm with over 30 years of experience engaging top talent.
At Another Source, our model doesn’t fit inside a box—and neither do you. As an organization that puts people first, we foster trust by working hard to understand your unique story and brand, so that we can deliver the best possible recruiting outcomes.
Founded in 1991, we’re a second-generation woman-owned business offering customized industry insights and strategies that help our clients and candidates move forward. Our proprietary programs revolutionize the recruiting process through a time-based, flat-rate approach that creates results. Visit us at http://www.anothersource.com to learn more.
All recruitment efforts at Another Source are inclusive; at our core we believe that diverse teams create the most productive teams. Our daily practices exemplify our commitment to the outreach and engagement of inclusive talent pools.
Our clients often tell us that they enjoy working with us, and that we deliver value to their organization while helping to make the recruiting process fun. Imagine…recruiting being fun! We appreciate getting the chance to partner with you on successful searches.
Please join our Talent Network if you would like to receive updates on jobs we're working on, market insights, and other general information relating to your interest: https://www.anothersource.com/job-opportunities/
Founded
1991
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Talent Acquisition
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Seattle