Senior Project Engineer

Skanska USA • Conshohocken, 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 the planning, documentation, communication, and control processes needed to deliver projects 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 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 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.
• Ability to outline specifications required 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.
• Qualified candidates other than current Skanska employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to work in the United States; Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination, technical support, and administrative leadership from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support project planning, documentation, communication, and control processes to help ensure safe, timely, on-budget delivery in accordance with contract requirements and quality standards.
• Manage project documentation, submittals, RFIs, procurement tracking, change-management support, meeting coordination, and project reporting.
• Work closely 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 documentation such as RFIs and client correspondence concerning contract notification provisions.
• Review construction plans, drawings, and technical specifications; outline submission specifications 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
• Personalized support and tools for physical, financial, and emotional well-being
• Role development and career growth support

What This Job Offers

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