Sr. Project Engineer - SPW
About The Position
The Sr. Project Engineer facilitates Self-Perform Work (SPW) project activities, applying expertise in self-perform construction methods, equipment, and safety protocols. The role works closely with SPW crews, craft and project supervision, and project teams to integrate SPW scopes with overall project plans, schedules, and quality requirements. The engineer monitors self-perform work progress and analyzes labor and equipment utilization to identify bottlenecks or quality issues. They recommend solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and outcomes, share specialized SPW knowledge with crews, implement leading practices, and resolve moderately complex challenges unique to self-perform operations. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a private, employee-owned company with offices around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4–6 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of the OSHA 30-Hour Construction program within 6 months of hire is required.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Responsibilities
- Review moderately complex technical aspects of self-perform work scopes to ensure adherence to design specifications, SPW quality benchmarks, and field constructability.
- Coordinate with SPW project managers and other workers to resolve technical challenges unique to self-perform projects and support crew productivity and project progress.
- Review and provide feedback on SPW construction drawings, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders for accuracy and alignment with project goals and SPW execution strategies.
- Implement SPW project controls, including schedule tracking and cost monitoring.
- Prepare and present SPW progress reports, daily field logs, and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to SPW crew safety, equipment utilization, and material logistics through field analysis and engineering solutions.
- Support less experienced SPW project team members in resolving moderately complex self-perform project issues.
- Monitor self-perform work progress and labor and equipment utilization, identify bottlenecks or quality issues, and recommend targeted improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
