DPR Construction

Senior Project Engineer - Drywall

DPR Construction$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 - 6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or similar roles.
  • Preferred: OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification; mandatory within 6 months of hire.
  • Proven expertise in self-perform construction methods and safety protocols.
  • Strong analytical skills for monitoring labor, equipment use, and identifying project bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

  • Review technical aspects of self-perform work scopes for compliance with design specifications and quality benchmarks.
  • Coordinate with project managers to resolve technical challenges, ensuring crew productivity and project progression.
  • Provide feedback on construction drawings and submittals for accuracy and project alignment.
  • Implement project controls for schedule tracking and cost monitoring related to self-perform work.
  • Prepare SPW progress reports, daily logs, and technical documentation for stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate self-perform work risks through field analysis and engineering solutions.
  • Assist less experienced team members in addressing complex self-perform project issues.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored OSHA training and certification opportunities.
  • Professional development and continuous improvement culture.
  • Collaborative environment promoting employee engagement with project teams.
  • Access to modern equipment and technology in self-performing construction.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse projects enhancing skills and knowledge in the field.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Facilitates Self-Perform Work (SPW) project activities, leveraging expertise in self-perform construction methods, equipment, and safety protocols. Collaborates with SPW crews and project teams by working closely with craft and project supervision to ensure SPW scopes are fully integrated with overall project plans, schedules, and quality requirements. Monitors self-perform work progress, analyzes labor and equipment utilization, identifies bottlenecks or quality issues specific to SPW scopes, and recommends targeted solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and outcomes. Shares specialized SPW knowledge with crews and champions continuous improvement by implementing leading practices and resolving moderately complex challenges unique to self-perform operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Reviews moderately complex technical aspects of self-perform work scopes, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications, SPW quality benchmarks, and field constructability.
Coordinates with SPW project managers and other workers to resolve moderately complex technical challenges unique to self-perform projects, ensuring uninterrupted crew productivity and project progress.
Reviews and provides feedback on SPW construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with both project goals and SPW execution strategies.
Implements SPW project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring, to support timely and cost-effective self-perform delivery.
Prepares and presents SPW progress reports, daily field logs, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Identifies and mitigates risks specific to self-perform work, including SPW crew safety, equipment utilization, and material logistics, through field analysis and the application of engineering solutions.
Supports less experienced SPW project team members in resolving moderately complex self-perform project issues.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
4 - 6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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