Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction Enterprises

• $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in construction, or 8 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic knowledge of construction software like Primavera and Timberline
  • Strong spreadsheet customization skills
  • Physical ability to navigate job site environments

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Manager in managing project costs and schedules
  • Approve monthly billings and earned value reports
  • Develop and manage project schedules for medium to large projects
  • Analyze job cost summaries and project financials
  • Negotiate change orders and manage procurement processes
  • Oversee the work of direct reports in various support functions
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits
  • Opportunities for training and certifications
  • Empowerment to influence project outcomes
  • Work within a supportive team environment
  • Focus on safety and quality in construction
Full Job Description
Req ID: 8405
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1

Summary

The Senior Project Engineer supports field activities and spends a majority of time working with the Project Manager supporting project administration on multiple small projects, or one medium to large-sized project. This position often functions as the "go to person," and may have supervisory responsibilities for support functions such as Document Control, QA/QC, Project Scheduler, Project Cost Controller, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Project Engineer will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

  • Supports Project Manager on the Management of Cost and Schedule
    • Submits and/or approves monthly billings and earned value reports
    • Manages development of critical path project schedule documents on one medium to large-sized project, or multiple small to medium-sized projects
    • Manages analysis of targets and goals, job cost summaries, and other reports
    • Works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to affect positive change relating to project resources
    • Supports the Project Manager by reviewing and negotiating change orders and tracks status
    • Manages the procurement process and makes recommendations to the Project Manager
    • Approves field purchase orders for standard purchase packages
    • Analyzes project financial performance and participates in the project financial reviews
  • Supports Project Engineering and Quality
  • Supports Project Safety and Risk Management
  • Oversees the Work of Direct Reports
  • Ensures a Safe Work Environment
  • Participates in Training / Certifications


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years' of experience, or 8 years' of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Basic understanding of construction software such as Primavera, Timberline
  • Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
  • Requires ability to maneuver in and out of job site trailers and various stages of job site terrains
  • Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel
  • Regularly required to sit, talk and listen
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
  • Must have the ability to exert physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 20 pounds

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

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