Senior Project Engineer
About The Position
The Beck Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join a project team. This individual role supports basic project management functions across construction projects, including procurement and tracking of materials and permits, subcontractor and vendor prequalification, identifying subcontract scope gaps, pricing change orders, quality management, and punch list maintenance. The role may oversee one to three trades on a larger project or multiple trades on smaller projects, under the supervision of an Assistant Project Manager or higher. The Senior Project Engineer coordinates project documents and logs, supports schedule updates and utility coordination, participates in Lean construction practices, and contributes to project closeout and Green Building or LEED certification documentation. The position also involves field walks focused on safety, quality, and understanding trade work, as well as mentoring entry-level Project Engineers and interns. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works collaboratively and professionally with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and owners; identifies and solves problems proactively; and demonstrates integrity, effective time management, and a thorough understanding of building construction. Interest in integrated project delivery, process improvement, and technology is valued.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant construction experience.
- College graduate with a relevant degree, or relevant experience in field construction operations and a commitment to obtaining a relevant degree.
- Thorough understanding of project documents and local building codes.
- Fundamental understanding of Field Engineering and site layout.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems and interact collaboratively and professionally with the project team, subcontractors, vendors, and owners.
- Effective time management skills, integrity, and a thorough understanding of building construction.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including moving equipment up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in varying weather, navigating uneven job-site surfaces, and spending much of the day standing.
- Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Excel, Procore, Bluebeam, Egnyte, CMiC, and Revit or comparable construction technologies.
- Interest in integrated project delivery, process improvement, and technology.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, maintain, and thoroughly understand construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
- Assemble monthly reports, the Zero Accident plan, and the Quality Assurance plan.
- Develop and maintain submittal, drawing, specification, and RFI logs.
- Assist with updating and maintaining the construction schedule, including weekly updates.
- Assist in coordinating and sequencing utility line locates.
- Participate in executing Lean Principles throughout the project lifecycle, including daily huddles and pull-planning.
- Participate directly in project closeout, delivery of required documents, and preparation of the project completion report.
- Organize and submit documentation and submittals for Green Building or LEED certification.
- Discover and address discrepancies in Contract Documents and constructability issues.
- Conduct daily field walks to address safety and quality control and develop an understanding of multiple trades.
- Supervise and mentor entry-level Project Engineers and interns.
- Support procurement and tracking of materials and building permits, prequalify subcontractors and vendors, identify subcontract scope gaps, price change orders, manage quality, and maintain punch lists.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) match.
- Free SmartDollar financial wellness program.
- Free dedicated financial coach.
- Personal health and fitness program with activity tracking and rewards.
- Paid family leave.
- Discounts on medical premiums.
- Free comprehensive health screenings.
- Free health coach program for weight-loss and hypertension management.
- Financial and behavioral support for family-forming journeys, including fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood.
- Free Life Coach.
- Pet insurance discount.
- Organized community-support projects and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
