Senior Project Engineer

Skanska USA • Dallas, TX

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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 the planning, documentation, communication, and control processes needed for successful project delivery, helping ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and Skanska quality and operational standards.

As a key member of the project team, the Senior Project Engineer works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to support daily project execution. The role leads management of project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change-management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting. The position 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; outlining specifications for client submissions; and ensuring 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

• Coordinate projects and provide technical and administrative support from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support project planning, documentation, communication, and control processes.
• Help ensure 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 on day-to-day project execution.
• Help identify and resolve project issues.
• Support financial and schedule controls.
• Prepare subcontract scopes and contracts.
• Support project closeout.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive base salary.
• 401k.
• Employee ownership program.
• Personalized benefits options, expert guidance, and always-on tools to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Career development and support for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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