Description
Senior Project Engineer - Institutional/Healthcare
Location: These projects are based in St. Louis, MO. Project pipelines may require travel availability.
Position Description: We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of complex healthcare construction projects, including hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient clinics, specialty care facilities, and healthcare renovations. In this support-focused role, the Senior Project Engineer will assist project teams throughout all phases of construction, coordinating project documentation, tracking schedules and budgets, managing submittals and RFIs, and facilitating communication among clients, design partners, subcontractors, and field teams.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting project execution, maintaining accountability, and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with healthcare industry standards and requirements.
Responsibilities
• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in overall project execution
• Assist with updating project schedules and communicating changes to subcontractors and Owners
• Learn and apply basic knowledge of project financials, including cost books and change orders
• Review and assist with the development of subcontracts and subcontractor change orders
• Manage administrative project tasks including RFIs, submittals, and pricing/change order support
• Gain exposure to contract language and Owner requirements
• Develop solutions to improve project performance and execution
• Understand and support compliance with PARIC and project-specific quality standards
• Communicate consistently with internal teams, subcontractors, and key external stakeholders
• Promote and support a zero-incident safety culture through understanding of OSHA and company protocols
• Mentor project interns and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Apply PARIC Core Values throughout all phases of project support.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in construction or project engineering.
• Basic understanding of construction sequencing, build processes, and project administration.
• Familiarity with scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction document management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, and construction financial processes.
• Knowledge of contract requirements and construction safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams.
• Exposure to risk assessment and mitigation planning in construction environments.
Why Join Us?
• We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
