Lead Project Engineer - Construction

Lead Project Engineer - Connectivity

Westminster, CO

Job Title:

Lead Project Engineer Company:
Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department:
Connectivity

Location:

Westminster, CO (Onsite with potential travel up to 75%)

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Connectivity, Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

Loenbro is building a new Connectivity service line focused on delivering telecom infrastructure solutions for data center and hyperscale environments.

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in building this capability from the ground up—shaping processes, supporting early-stage project execution, and helping establish the technical standards and training infrastructure that will scale this business.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth, ambiguous environments and wants to help create something from scratch—not step into a fully built system.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Quantification & Take-offs:
  Perform detailed field evaluations and complete full quantity take-offs of labor, equipment, and materials using Bluebeam, Accubid or similar software.
• Project Execution:
  Provide field engineering, contract administration, shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and submittal tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical Methods:
  Assist in establishing construction plans and engineering methods tailored to project specifications and cabling installations.
• Change Management:
  Administer, price, track, and submit project change orders.
• Standards & Training:
  Develop data center technical training, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure compliance with customer quality plans and industry standards.
• Testing Oversight:
  Establish field testing methodologies using industry best practices; provide certifiable training on test equipment systems.
• Asset Management:
  Oversee inventory control, tracking, and operations for specialized test equipment and label printing resources.
• Project Closeout:
  Coordinate and validate closeout packages, including test reports, redlines, as-built drawings, and warranties.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering within telecom, connectivity, or data center environments.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar estimating software and the ability to fluently read and interpret blueprints/specifications.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of Telecom/Connectivity trade scopes, data center environments, and cabling installation standards.
• Deep understanding of Division 27 specifications.
• Data Management:
  Ability to accurately maintain internal data systems (Loenbro systems).
• Experience with as-builts, redlines, and project closeout processes.
• Experience using Fluke, EXFO, or similar test equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to design cabling systems adhering to industry standards/Div
  27 specifications.
• Deep understanding of fiber optic troubleshooting and cleaning methods.

Preferred:

• RCDD certification.
• Exposure to OSP/ISP design.
• Experience in hyperscale data center environments.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth environments.
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time.
• Driver's license with a clean driving…