Senior Project Engineer-Houston

Baker Construction Enterprises

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, plus 4 years' relevant experience, or 8 years' equivalent construction experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Basic knowledge of construction management software like Primavera and Timberline.
  • Skilled in customizing and modifying spreadsheets for project analysis.
  • Ability to navigate job sites and various terrains.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Manager in managing project costs and schedules.
  • Submit and approve monthly billings and earned value reports.
  • Handle development of critical path schedules for multiple projects.
  • Analyze project financial performance and job cost summaries.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, tracking their statuses.
  • Oversee procurement processes and provide recommendations.
  • Ensure safety standards are met and work environment is secure.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Potential career advancement within the company.
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 7754
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

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