Sr. Construction Services Engineer

About the Role

Sr. Construction Services Engineer position, collaborating with the Construction Practice Leader, Senior Professional Engineers, and Project Managers to execute and optimize construction phases of projects across varied sizes and complexities.

• Assist the Construction Practice Leader, Senior Professional Engineers and Project Managers to organize, manage, coordinate and complete construction phases with limited input.
• Lead business development opportunities by actively meeting with clients and partners and developing proposal responses.
• Monitor the safety of construction personnel, validate quality performance and ensure activities meet industry standards.
• Develop strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize operations, ensuring projects stay within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Implement, manage, and evaluate operational processes and procedures while maintaining consistency with organizational standards.
• Assist in formulating the Construction Practice direction and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Participate in formation and implementation of the Construction Practice Business Plans.
• Participate in Leadership Training.
• Assist in management of capital requests and the group’s annual budgets.
• Assist Professional Engineer/Project Manager in project scoping, task hour budgets, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Assist in developing performance measures that support the Strategic Direction of the Construction Practice and the company.
• Develop professional relationships with potential clients and maintain the company’s project opportunity database.
• Meet with clients to understand goals, needs and concerns, and communicate these to stakeholders.
• Identify, develop and assist with sales opportunities through industry research, client calls, media, site visits, trade shows, and conventions.
• Obtain deep knowledge of owners, developers and other decision makers in target markets.
• Involved in project related field activities, including when conditions are normal, complex or difficult.
• Manage projects with diverse documentation requirements related to Federal, State and Local funding sources.
• Coordinate work tasks across multiple projects within assigned territories.
• Ensure on‑site representation completes required tasks: RPR role, documentation, material testing, survey coordination, etc.
• Supervise and mentor other construction personnel.
• Travel to project locations to conduct staff quality audits and direct report check‑ins.
• Observe applicable events, business trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions and group strategy.
• Implement operational and safety best practices, controls and systems.
• Provide reporting to the Construction Leader as required.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing and serving as the hiring manager for new staff.
• Assist in monitoring and mitigating potential risk management issues in the practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related major, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of CO.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information professionally to all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software, spreadsheets and project scheduling software.
• Ability to learn construction administration software such as AASHTOWare, One Office, Bluebeam and PMWeb Construction.
• Proficiency in calculating figures such as discounts, interest and percentages.
• Experience with compliance to quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects through prioritization and workload scheduling.
• Experience developing strategies for business development opportunities, including growth via partnerships or joint ventures.

• Ten (10) or more years of construction industry experience, including knowledge of techniques, estimating, scheduling, and construction administration.
• Ability to travel long distances daily if required…