H-1B Visa Construction Engineer Jobs

LOCATION

Houston, Texas, United States

INTRODUCTION

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Construction Project Coordinator, you’ll be an integral part of Jacobs’ organization in Houston, TX. This role plans and supports a variety of assignments related to project delivery and strategic growth of the group to position Jacobs for success. Working with other members of the team, you’ll perform a variety of activities, ranging from coordination and planning of ongoing construction activities, team communication and training, document management, support of strategic business initiatives such as proposals and presentations and provide construction field support.

During your time with Jacobs, you will engage with multi-location office staff and various engineering and support disciplines executing design projects to establish documentation databases, coordinate access, coordinate and support design efforts, author and/or coordinate technical reports and proposal development, independently lead the coordination of Houston, TX document control functions related to the construction effort at the site.

This candidate may be based in any U.S. location and assigned to team in Northeast Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Houston TX operations team to coordinate and perform writing, editing, and issuance on time of reports, deliverables, and proposals for a variety of project/construction execution efforts

• Working closely with the Houston, TX operations team to input accurate data for resource planning tools, operations planning, hiring, and management reporting to help coordinate the entire program during lifecycle of construction project

• Manage multiple tasks concurrently and engage with various team members/ stakeholders/ reviewers to facilitate work streams and documentation

• Coordinate geographically-dispersed teams

• Use a collaboration site to establish systems and tools for document control and implement document control plans that becomes standardized ways of execution engineering processes

• Establish standard process/policy locally, and perform quality reviews of overall communication and documentation processes on systems platform

• Provide direct contribution to the daily management of projects, project communication, deliverables, construction activities and overall ownership of the document control function.

• Prepare, process, and distribute project communications and information flow such as engineering deliverables, construction deliverables, reports, meeting minutes, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), field orders, clarifications, pay requests, change orders, etc.

• Manage documentation during design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of projects.

• Maintain files in hard-copy and electronic retention systems, as required.

• Ensure project organization and access are established in an efficient manner and participants are trained in application of program document control system.

• Prioritize own and others’ work to meet team deliverables

• Follow enterprise health and safety policies and procedures and escalates issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Here's what you'll need:

• BS/BA in business, journalism, English, or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the engineering, architecture, construction industry in lieu of degree

• 4+ years of experience in the EPCM Construction Industry

• Attention to detail to complete tasks independently, quickly, and correctly the first time which meet requirements

• Ability to manage competing priorities, between strategic initiatives with longer due dates and tactical execution of tasks on urgent and immediate timelines

• Advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail and quality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Passion for continuous improvement and correcting system inefficiencies and waste with ability to resolve obstacles through long term focus on resolution and continuous improvement

• Ability to work effectively within complex business systems

• Technical writing skills obtained through some combination of education (BA or BS) or experience working in an engineering and construction organization; ability to quickly implement company guidelines on assigned documents and establish appropriate project information through advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content

• Proficiency in multiple document management platforms such as EIDA, Primavera Unifier, etc.

• Understanding of scheduling and planning fundamentals as it relates to construction

COMPENSATION

- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $82,900.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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