Senior Project Engineer

Baker Construction Enterprises

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or 8 years of applicable experience
  • 4 years' experience specifically in construction engineering or project management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Basic knowledge of construction management software like Primavera or Timberline
  • Strong spreadsheet customization and analysis skills

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Manager in managing project cost and schedule
  • Prepare and approve monthly billings and earned value reports
  • Develop and manage critical path schedules for projects
  • Analyze job costs and financial performance reports
  • Collaborate with the Superintendent to optimize project resources
  • Review and negotiate change orders
  • Oversee the performance of direct reports and ensure a safe working environment

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Career advancement pathways
Full Job Description
Req ID: 7452
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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