Senior Project Engineer

Skanska USA • Raleigh, NC

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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 so work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska’s standards of quality and operational excellence.

As a key project-team member, the Senior Project Engineer works with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day project execution. The position 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 environment reflecting Skanska’s values of 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 submissions 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination, technical support, and administrative leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support project planning, documentation, communication, and control processes to help deliver work safely, on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders on day-to-day project execution.
• Lead management of project documentation, submittals, RFIs, and procurement tracking.
• Support change management, meeting coordination, and project reporting.
• Help identify and resolve project issues.
• Support financial and schedule controls.
• Prepare documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence concerning contract notification provisions.
• Read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and technical specifications; outline specifications for client submission and ensure submittals and shop drawings are approved.
• Prepare subcontract scopes and contracts.
• Support project closeout.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k)
• Employee ownership program
• Competitive base salary

What This Job Offers

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