Skanska

Senior Project Engineer

Skanska$90K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years creating documentation like RFIs and contract notifications.
  • 3+ years reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.
  • 2+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
  • 2+ years experience with project closeout processes.
  • 1+ year using cost control systems.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar, or 8 years equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project activities from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Lead documentation management, including RFIs, submittals, and project reporting.
  • Support project managers and superintendents in daily execution tasks.
  • Manage procurement tracking and change management processes.
  • Identify and resolve project issues to maintain schedule and budget.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment reflecting company values.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Career development opportunities tailored to your growth.
  • Commitment to supporting whole health and peace of mind.
  • Employee ownership program and competitive retirement plans.
  • A diverse and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Senior Project Engineer provides advanced project coordination, technical support, and administrative leadership for construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for supporting the planning, documentation, communication, and control processes necessary for successful project delivery, while helping ensure that work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska’s standards of quality and operational excellence. 

The Senior Project Engineer serves as a key member of the project team and works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day project execution. This position takes a lead role in managing project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting. The Senior Project Engineer is also expected to help identify and resolve project issues, support financial and schedule controls, and contribute to a collaborative team environment that reflects Skanska’s values of safety, ethics, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement.  

 

Senior Project Engineer Required Qualifications:

      • 3+ Years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
      • 3+ years of reading and understanding construction plans and drawings and the technical specifications associated with drawings. Able to outline specifications required for submission to clients and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
      • 2+ years preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
      • 2+ years experience with project close out.
      • 1+ years working with cost control systems.
      • Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience.

Our Investment in you:

      • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
      • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
      • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
      • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
      • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program. 

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!

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Primary LocationUS-CA-San Jose Primary Work Location/AssignmentOnsite Skanska Business UnitSkanska USA Building Inc. Employee StatusFull Time Salary LowUSD $90,000.00/Yr. Salary High USD $105,000.00/Yr.

About Skanska

Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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