Senior Project Engineer

Skanska USA • Whitemarsh Township, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer provides advanced project coordination, technical support, and administrative leadership for construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role supports planning, documentation, communication, and control processes to help ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska’s quality and operational standards.

As a key member of the project team, the Senior Project Engineer works with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day project execution. The role leads project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change-management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting. It also helps identify and resolve project issues, supports financial and schedule controls, and contributes to a collaborative team environment grounded in safety, ethics, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience creating documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence on issues related to contract notification provisions.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and understanding construction plans, drawings, and associated technical specifications; able to outline specifications for client submission and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• At least 2 years of experience preparing subcontract scopes and contracts.
• At least 2 years of project closeout experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with cost control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field, or 8 years of equivalent experience, plus at least 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, documentation, communication, and control processes for construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Help ensure project work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska standards.
• Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change-management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting.
• Work with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day project execution.
• Help identify and resolve project issues.
• Support financial and schedule controls.
• Prepare documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence concerning contract notification provisions.
• Review construction plans, drawings, and technical specifications; outline specifications for client submissions and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• Prepare subcontract scopes and contracts.
• Support project closeout.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive base salary.
• 401(k).
• Employee ownership program.
• Personalized support, expert guidance, and always-on tools to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Development in the role and support for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior