Senior Project Engineer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organization? This exciting opportunity as a Senior Project Engineer offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. If this aligns with your career goals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from initial estimating to on-site execution.
• Oversee heavy civil contracts ranging from $250K-$4M with typical durations of 3–4 months.
• Execute work in deep foundations, rail (Union Pacific), bridges, culverts, and industrial sectors.
• Conduct frequent day-trip travel to remote project locations for site assessments and oversight.
• Background in deep foundations, heavy highway, or industrial cost engineering.
• Review proposal specs, attend pre-bid meetings, and define the comprehensive scope of work.
• Calculate quantity take-offs, material pricing, labor man-hours, and equipment costs.
• Create and organize all necessary documentation for competitive bid packages.
• Maintain accurate databases of supplier pricing, sales brochures, and market rates.
• Manage public relations, claims, subcontractor back-charges, and force account work.
• Ensure contractor performance ratings remain above 90% through rigorous oversight.
• Recommend design solutions based on cost-efficiency, quality, and material availability.
• Process all startup documentation and compliance requirements with the project checklist.
• Direct and synchronize all subcontractor activities and schedules.
• Timely management of RFIs, submittals, transmittals, change order logs, and serial letters.
• Record and monitor project expenses weekly using Heavy Job and Viewpoint software.

• 5-7 years
• Willing to travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in heavy civil, deep foundations, or light rail.
• Dual expertise in both project engineering and estimating.
• Deep understanding of field concepts for highway, piling, culvert, or rail installations.
• Experience communicating with customers, regulatory agencies, and the business community.
• Ability to present complex project information to management and public boards.
• Proficiency in applying geometric formulas for accurate take-offs.
• Strong skills in data collection, fact-finding, and problem-solving.
• Understanding of professional estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Fluency in Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Management software.
• Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $97K-$115K annually DOE

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Natalie