Construction Senior Project Engineer

Holder Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Annual bonus program

401(k)-retirement plan

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team at a project in Conesville, OH. In this full-time, in-person position, you will manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials from design through installation.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a construction or engineering field or equivalent experience, possess outstanding communication skills, and a basic understanding of construction tools. Join us to advance your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent work experience in construction or engineering.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities and coordinate materials from design to installation.
• Track and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control, including change orders and risk identification.
• Assume ownership of project execution beyond assigned contracts.
• Interpret and apply construction design documents.

Skills

Outstanding communication and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Basic understanding of construction tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field or 3+ years of equivalent work experience

Tools

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

BIM360

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k)-retirement plan

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Conesville, OH. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage onsite trade activities, including coordination of materials from design and fabrication through delivery and final installation.
• Track, review, and validate monthly payment applications for trade contractors.
• Manage cost control and issue resolution, including change orders, RFIs, and proactive identification of potential risks.
• Assume ownership of overall project execution beyond assigned trade contracts.
• Read, interpret, and apply construction design documents and specifications.
• Lead with integrity and exemplify Holder’s culture by mentoring and developing junior associates on the project.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering field OR 3+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of construction tools like Bluebeam, SketchUp, Navisworks, BIM360, etc.

Preferred

• Willingness to relocate as needed.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.