Senior Construction Project Engineer

RK&K•Columbia, SC

6d•$45 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Senior CPM Analyst to join their Construction Management team to support CM, CEI, and Design-related programs. This role is open to candidates in multiple locations, with a preference for Virginia or Maryland, and hybrid/remote arrangements will be considered. The ideal candidate will have scheduling work grounded in real construction field experience, such as a field engineer, superintendent, foreman, inspector, or project engineer, before transitioning into a project controls or scheduling role. Candidates currently in the field with scheduling exposure who wish to transition fully into a scheduling role are also encouraged to apply. The position involves working as an integral part of the internal Construction Management Office, interacting with internal staff, client project managers, contractors, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing critical analysis of incoming schedules, producing reports to monitor key performance objectives and overall contract performance on capital improvement projects. This is a client-facing role, primarily involving state Departments of Transportation and municipal clients, requiring comfort in leading meetings, presenting schedule updates, writing client communications, and discussing schedule impacts directly with owners.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum three (3) years of experience in construction, with a strong preference for time spent in the field in roles such as field engineer, superintendent, foreman, inspector, or project engineer
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling concepts and the ability to apply them to complex construction work
Experience using P6 scheduling software
Demonstrated comfort in client-facing situations, including leading meetings and presenting updates to owners and agency representatives
Ability to evaluate complex schedules and understand construction logic and sequencing, particularly on highway and transportation projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of contract procedures and principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work periodically in the field around operating equipment

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience developing and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field
Prior experience working with state Departments of Transportation or municipal clients
Experience with TILOS, MS Project, Autodesk Build, and Procore

Responsibilities

Prepare for and analyze procurement needs and track the status of critical activities, drawing on a practical understanding of how work actually progresses in the field.
Support work groups in determining needs and logistics for materials and equipment handling, storage, and staging.
Monitor program milestones and interdependencies with an eye toward real-world constructability.
Oversee annual and long-term project planning and schedule updates.
Interface and consult with clients to own and progress contracts, serving as a credible voice on schedule matters.
Analyze delays using industry-accepted methodologies and communicate findings clearly to clients and project teams.
Provide advanced warnings on items impacting the project schedule before they become critical issues.
Lead and participate in meetings with project teams, clients, owners, and other stakeholders, including presenting schedule updates and written reports.