Senior Project Engineer

Pence Companies•Bixby, OK

20d•Onsite

About The Position

APRIL 2026 START DATE The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) is responsible for assisting the project team in successfully managing the construction projects. This position has the responsibility to assist in day-to-day management of project operations including client relationships, subcontractor and project team. This position assists the project team to ensure the job is completed on time, on budget, safely. Maintain strong working relationships with the team, owners, consultants, and subcontractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management or similar degree
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry.
Minimum of 1 years’ experience with construction software platforms
Must be proficient at all Project Engineer responsibilities
Computer literate with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Able to work within tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
Strong organization/time management skills
Working knowledge of critical task scheduling
Ability to understand plan specifications, scopes of work, and other necessary construction documents to ensure job is completed as expected
Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Must have, or complete within six months of hire, CPR and first aid certifications and OSHA 10 training.
Must be available to work flexible hours. Your work hours will be consistent with a Senior Project Engineer in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Act as a steward of Pence culture – Who We Are
Uphold and communicate Pence safety standards
Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
Takes ownership for the project
Behaves in a manner that sets a positive example for others to follow
Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor Interns and other Field and Project Engineers
Responsible for mitigating and reporting project risk
Follow all policies and procedures and assure others do as well
Participates in meetings and committees
Nurture positive relationships with owners, architect, etc.
Understanding owner contract requirements
Perform a constructability review in partnership with Project Superintendent.
Bidding project and GMP development.
Developing project schedule, identifying key risks within the schedule i.e. long lead procurement items, etc.
Verify permitting, local licenses and approvals to begin job
Ensure all project insurances, including builder’s risk and bonds, are obtained to begin job
Active involvement in pre-construction process relating to estimating, bidding, project logistics and similar responsibilities
Understand, identify and manage project risk and profitability
Resolve the budget in its entirety into scopes of work and executed contracts while improving the profitability of the project
Participate in project forecasting development and presentation.
Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the field team
Manage project documentation processes
Understand all specifications and drawing requirements
Manage submittal process
Manage RFI process in partnership with the field team
Manage procurement process, including buyout
Manage change management process
Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
Manage project cash flow
Manage monthly owner billing process
Review and approve monthly invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
Manage delivery of closeout documents and owner training
Implement 1-year warranty and manage activities throughout warranty period
Create and process final change orders
Produce final cost accounting for job
Identify contractual substantial completion requirements and obtain notices for substantial and final completion
Protect project lien rights
Initiate post closeout review
Any and all other duties as assigned.