Senior Project Engineer

Overview

The Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Operations Team working on Data Center, Vehicle Manufacturing or General Build Construction projects.   

You will play a crucial role in ensuring success and seamless execution of construction projects. You are responsible for assisting the Management Teams of all technical aspects of project management, coordinating between various stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.  Technical support includes participation in construction planning and design, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. You’ll also get to develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents in the Prolog database, material status reports, process requests for information, and manage meeting minutes. 

Location 

You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis. 

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities  

• Project Execution: Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule. Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, and shop drawing processing. Develop, implement and administer project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents.  

• Budget Management: You will assist with monitoring expenditure, track financial progress, and ensure that all costs remain within the allocated budget. You will identify opportunities for cost savings and implement strategies to optimize financial performance.  

• Resource Management: You will foster a collaborative work environment, providing guidance and support to team members. Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial for motivating the team and ensuring that project objectives are met. Manage project engineering and related personnel functions and activities. This includes subcontractor planning and administration, and work assignments. Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction in support of overall project schedules. 

• Risk Management: Represent company, project and/or department during A/E, client and project management meetings.

• Technical Support: Key technical person on projects. May be responsible for one or more small to medium sized project. 

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have  

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of similar construction engineering experience. 

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.  

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• The ability to implement innovative and effective management strategies to enhance project and employee performance.  

Skills and attributes for success  

• Established technical knowledge, encompassing construction and engineering processes, procurement, project controls reporting, and contract management. 

• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation. 

• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. 

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements. 

Excited to make an impact? Apply now by clicking the “Apply” button below! We can’t wait to hear from you! 

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Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.